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The Edge of Seventeen

The Edge of Seventeen

You're only young once… is it over yet?

20167.21h 45m

Overview

Two high school girls are best friends until one dates the other's older brother, who is totally his sister's nemesis.

Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig
Written by Kelly Fremon Craig
Produced by Julie Ansell, James L. Brooks, Richard Sakai
Box OfficeBudget: $9.0MRevenue: $18.8M

Top Cast

Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld

Nadine Franklin

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Mr. Bruner

Haley Lu Richardson

Haley Lu Richardson

Krista

Blake Jenner

Blake Jenner

Darian Franklin

Kyra Sedgwick

Kyra Sedgwick

Mona Franklin

Hayden Szeto

Hayden Szeto

Erwin Kim

Alexander Calvert

Alexander Calvert

Nick Mossman

Eric Keenleyside

Eric Keenleyside

Tom Franklin

Nesta Cooper

Nesta Cooper

Shannon

Meredith Monroe

Meredith Monroe

Greer

Themes & Keywords

high schoolfriendshipsibling relationshipportland, oregoncoming of ageteen angstlonelinessteenage girlbest frienddatingwoman directorangrygeneration zcheerfuljoyfulromantic comedy

About The Edge of Seventeen

The Edge of Seventeen is a comedy, drama film released in 2016 exploring themes of high school, friendship, sibling relationship, portland, oregon, coming of age, teen angst. Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, it stars Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson, Haley Lu Richardson. Two high school girls are best friends until one dates the other's older brother, who is totally his sister's nemesis.

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