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The Edge of Seventeen Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jun. 12, 2017

The Edge of Seventeen

Release Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 Theaters

Director: Kelly Fremon

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld Kyra Sedgwick Woody Harrelson Blake Jenner Haley Lu Richardson

R Comedy 1 hr, 39 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
A look at what it’s like to grow up as a young woman in today’s modern world. Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine, who is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother Darian starts dating her best friend Krista. All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever, until the unexpected friendship of a thoughtful boy gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all.
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Comedy Teen Coming-of-Age

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Who stars in The Edge of Seventeen – Cast List

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Who is making The Edge of Seventeen – Crew List

The film's writer Kelly Fremon last penned Ticket to Ride and Intimate Strangers.

Screenwriter
Producers
Julie Ansell
James L. Brooks
Production Company
Gracie Films
STXfilms

Production – What we know about the The Edge of Seventeen

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Key Facts

  • The film stars Kyra Sedgwick as Nadine’s well-meaning but completely ineffective mother, and Woody Harrelson as Nadine’s History teacher, mentor and reluctant sounding board.
  • A new coming-of-age movie in the vein of Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating
R Restricted for sexual content, language and some drinking - all involving teens.
Runtime
1 hr, 39 m
Tagline
Not available
Also known as
Untitled Kelly Fremon Project, Besties

Language
English
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The Edge of Seventeen Release Date: When was the film released?

The Edge of Seventeen was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 18 , 2016. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Bleed For This and Manchester by the Sea.

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