The Edge of Seventeen

STX Entertainment | Release Date: November 18, 2016

7.6	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 246 Ratings

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TVJerryNov 21, 2016

For all the hype about writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig being the new, edgier John Hughes, I'm not seeing it. Her dialogue isn't especially smart and the plot is downright derivative: A misfit, awkward high school girl from a dysfunctionalFor all the hype about writer/director Kelly Fremon Craig being the new, edgier John Hughes, I'm not seeing it. Her dialogue isn't especially smart and the plot is downright derivative: A misfit, awkward high school girl from a dysfunctional family with best friend issues, who ignores the sweet nerdy boy who has a crush on her for the unattainable cutie. The only interesting performance comes from the geeky suitor, played by Asian charmer Hayden Szeto. To make matters worse, the lead character (played by Hailee Steinfeld) isn't particularly clever, interesting or sympathetic…just neurotic and borderline obnoxious. Her relationship with a teacher (Woody Harrelson) is somewhat inappropriate and not especially meaningful. While it moves with energy and the performances are decent, there's nothing new or special to make this film memorable.… Expand

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jgzegerFeb 16, 2017

Oh no, not another coming of age movie! I don't think I can stand watching another one as they are all pretty much the same with the boy or girl coming to grips with sex and the accompanying emotions and situations. This movie has chick flickOh no, not another coming of age movie! I don't think I can stand watching another one as they are all pretty much the same with the boy or girl coming to grips with sex and the accompanying emotions and situations. This movie has chick flick written all over it. You've been warned, guys.… Expand

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gameplayer85Jan 30, 2017

Not the revolutionary film you were hoping it would be but also not exactly boring. Woodey Harrelson the high point of the film. You could tell the ending the ending before it even happened. Soundtrack isn't terrible. I give it a 4. It'sNot the revolutionary film you were hoping it would be but also not exactly boring. Woodey Harrelson the high point of the film. You could tell the ending the ending before it even happened. Soundtrack isn't terrible. I give it a 4. It's watchable but it's not going to be the good time your looking for.… Expand

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barriocordobaFeb 26, 2017

This coming of age story was a huge disappointment. The cast is awesome, all very respected and/or talented actors, but the plot and story line was definitely lacking.

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AvishanHSep 7, 2019

best beginnig and not suprisingly worst ending that I could imagine. hailee was awsome as a teenager and she was totally realistic and believable but if you're looking for some good form and directing skills... well it's probably not a good choice

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iCronicAug 9, 2017

The scenes with Woody Harrelson are the best thing about this film. The edge of seventeen has its charm but it gets pretty cheesy at the end

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