What is Edge of Seventeen like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Edge of Seventeen as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Edge of Seventeen violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Edge of Seventeen.

Which films are like Edge of Seventeen?

Films with a similar feel include Beautiful Thing, Get Real, The Way He Looks, and The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love.

How long is Edge of Seventeen?

Edge of Seventeen runs 104 minutes.

Where can I watch Edge of Seventeen?

In United States, Edge of Seventeen streams on Kanopy, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel.

19991h 44mComedyDrama

Edge of Seventeen

Name: Edge of Seventeen
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1999-06-11
Duration: 1 h 44 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Chris Stafford, Tina Holmes, Andersen Gabrych, John Eby, Stephanie McVay

On one emotionally charged day in 1984 Ohio, a gay teenager navigates desire, friendship, and the difficult first steps toward self-acceptance.

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Ember's analysis

MoodWarm
EnergyEnergetic
PacingBrisk
IntensityModerate
ComplexityEasy to follow
ViolenceNone

More about the film

Overview1984, Sandusky, Ohio. A naive 17-year-old navigates heartbreak and self-expression as he explores his sexuality.

1984, Sandusky, Ohio. A naive 17-year-old navigates heartbreak and self-expression as he explores his sexuality.

What critics saidCritics broadly praised the film as a poignant and unusually faithful portrayal of adolescent insecurity, desire, and gay coming-of-age experience.

Critics broadly praised the film as a poignant and unusually faithful portrayal of adolescent insecurity, desire, and gay coming-of-age experience.

What sets it apartMay contain story progression spoilers

Eric Hunter copes with his sexuality, sexual confusion, and romantic feelings during the final day of high school.
The gay club functions as a central social environment where Eric encounters queer community and explores his identity.
Eric’s relationships with Maggie, Rod, and his wider circle are reshaped by romantic and sexual discovery.
The story places gay teenage experience in Ohio in 1984, foregrounding regional and period-specific social pressures.

Films like Edge of Seventeen, and whyBeautiful Thing, Get Real, The Way He Looks, The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love

Beautiful Thinglgbtq coming-of-age drama with adolescent sexual identity, friendship, and a warm comic tone
Get Realteenage coming-out story balancing romance, vulnerability, and gentle humor
The Way He Lookslgbtq teen drama centered on self-discovery, social pressure, and first love
The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Lovewitty, emotionally direct teen romance about identity and belonging

Movie DetailsDavid Moreton · 1999 · 104 min

Director: David Moreton
Release Date: 1999-06-11
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: 6.5 / 10 (122)

Common questionsWhat is Edge of Seventeen about?

What is Edge of Seventeen about?: On one emotionally charged day in 1984 Ohio, a gay teenager navigates desire, friendship, and the difficult first steps toward self-acceptance.
What is Edge of Seventeen like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Edge of Seventeen as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Edge of Seventeen violent?: No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Edge of Seventeen.
What did critics think of Edge of Seventeen?: Critics broadly praised the film as a poignant and unusually faithful portrayal of adolescent insecurity, desire, and gay coming-of-age experience.
Which films are like Edge of Seventeen?: Films with a similar feel include Beautiful Thing, Get Real, The Way He Looks, and The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love.
How long is Edge of Seventeen?: Edge of Seventeen runs 104 minutes.
Where can I watch Edge of Seventeen?: In United States, Edge of Seventeen streams on Kanopy, Strand Releasing Amazon Channel.