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

Amy Renner Amy Renner

Jun. 12, 2017

The Edge of Seventeen

Release Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 Nationwide

Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, Woody Harrelson, Kyra Sedgwick, Blake Jenner, Julie Ansell, James L. Brooks, Kelly Fremon, Katie Stuart

R Comedy 1 hr, 39 m

  • 3.5

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Plot

What's the story about?

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.
Cited as official plot version from stxentertainment.com
Comedy Teen Coming-of-Age

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Edge of Seventeen.

Crew Behind the Film

The The Edge of Seventeen behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

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

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

Additional Information

MPA 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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Official The Edge of Seventeen movie trailers and clips.

The Edge of Seventeen Theatrical Trailer Clip Image
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The Edge of Seventeen Theatrical Trailer
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The Edge of Seventeen Redband Trailer

Production Details

What we know about the The Edge of Seventeen movie production.

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.

Production Updates

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Post-Production

The film was tagged as Post-Production.

Development

The film was tagged as Development.

Announced

The film was tagged as Announced.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Edge of Seventeen was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, November 18, 2016. There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Bleed For This and The Take.



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Mon., Jun. 12, 2017

  • Set the MPAA rating to R for sexual content, language and some drinking - all involving teens.

  • Set film release to Nationwide

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