The Edge of Seventeen (2016): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Edge of Seventeen is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, starring Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson and Kyra Sedgwick. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $19.4 million worldwide on a $9 million budget. It earned 6 award nominations, including Studio or Independent – Comedy at the Artios Awards 2017. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Kelly Fremon Craig
- Original language
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English - Studio
- STX Entertainment
- Budget
- $9M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Edge of Seventeen About?
The premise of The Edge of Seventeen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Navigating the challenges of adolescence, high school junior Nadine experiences a devastating blow when her older brother begins a relationship with her best friend. Feeling isolated and adrift, she struggles to find her place and cope with the sudden shift in her world. Amidst the turmoil, an unexpected connection with a classmate offers a glimmer of hope and the possibility of finding beauty and belonging.
The Edge of Seventeen Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- coming of age film
- adolescence
- high school
- depressed teen
- suicide talk
- female protagonist
- title directed by female
- interrupted sex
- teenage girl
- teenage love
- teen romance
- teen angst
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- teen dating
- teen love
- teen sexuality
- best friend
- schoolgirl
- female bully
- teen sex
- passionate kissing
- swimming pool
- underage drinking
- teen movie
- teenager
- f rated
- avoid run on sentences advice
- four word title
- triple f rated
- beer pong
- tcby
- dead parent
- girl in a shower
- troubled teen
- teen drinking
- teen bedroom
- girl wears a swimsuit
- swimsuit
- talking to oneself in a mirror
- kiss
- kiss on the lips
- dead father
- friendship
- friendship between girls
- sex with best friend's brother
- asian boy
- high school teacher
- history teacher
- sex with friend's brother
- car theft
- three word title
The Edge of Seventeen Cast
Hailee Steinfeld leads the cast, with Woody Harrelson and Kyra Sedgwick. Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kelly Fremon Craig
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The Edge of Seventeen Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Edge of Seventeen 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 77 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 83%
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Metacritic 77 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 72% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
8.7K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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The Edge of Seventeen Plot Summary
What happens in The Edge of Seventeen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nadine Franklin, portrayed by Hailee Steinfeld, is an awkward and troubled 17-year-old high school student. Right from the start, she rushes into her teacher Mr. Bruner’s classroom, played by Woody Harrelson, where she confesses her darkest thoughts in a flustered manner, exclaiming she might take her own life and desperately needing someone to listen. Mr. Bruner responds with humor, saying he was drafting his own suicide note just to seek some peace during lunch, setting the tone for their unorthodox relationship.
Full summary
The whole story of The Edge of Seventeen, scene by scene
The Edge of Seventeen Box Office & Budget
The Edge of Seventeen grossed $19.4 million worldwide on a $9 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $14.4 million came from the US and Canada and $4.9 million (25%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$19.4M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $14.4M
- International
- $4.9M
- Budget
- $9M
The Edge of Seventeen Awards & Nominations
The Edge of Seventeen earned 6 award nominations, including Studio or Independent – Comedy at the Artios Awards 2017. The 6 nominations come from 4 ceremonies, the most at the Critics' Choice 2016.
6 nominations4 ceremonies
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Artios Awards 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Studio or Independent – Comedy
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DGA Awards 2017 1 nomination- Nominated First-Time Feature Film – Kelly Fremon Craig
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Golden Globes 2017 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Hailee Steinfeld
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Critics' Choice 2016 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Comedy Movie – Hailee Steinfeld
- Nominated Best Comedy Movie
- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress – Hailee Steinfeld
The Edge of Seventeen Trailers & Videos
24 videos: 3 trailers, 13 teasers and 8 clips.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Trailer Official Red Band Trailer 2
- Teaser "Voice of a Generation" TV Commercial
- Teaser “Awkward AF” TV Commercial
How Well Do You Know The Edge of Seventeen?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is Nadine's favorite teacher?
Cars in The Edge of Seventeen
24 cars on screen, including the 2004 Chrysler Sebring Convertible and the 2002 Ford Taurus.
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1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Important role -
1995 Mercury Grand Marquis Important role
The Edge of Seventeen Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Besties” and “17 עד הסוף”.
- Also known as
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- Besties
- 17 עד הסוף
- כמעט 18
- כמעט שמונה עשרה
- Mi vida a los diecisiete
- スウィート17モンスター：2016
- Al filo de los diecisiete
- Почти на 17
- Hořkých sedmnáct
- No Limiar dos 18
- 17 ans, sérieusement ?
- Quase 18
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- Почти семнадцать
- The Edge of Seventeen - Das Jahr der Entscheidung
- Буремні сімнадцять
- 17 על הקצה
- 最佳閨蜜
- 成长边缘
- Δύσκολα Δεκαεπτά
- Egy magányos tinédzser
- Gorzka siedemnastka
- 17 anni (e come uscirne vivi)
- 지랄발광 17세
- Gandrīz septiņpadsmit
- スウィート17モンスター, თითქმის ჩვიდმეტი
- Khi Em 17
- 成長邊緣
- Krásnych sedemnásť
- เลขสิบเจ็ด วัยอลวน คนอลหม่าน
- Probleme la 17 ani
- नेडिन
- उम्र 17
- 17, hirm ja rõõm
- Gyvenimas septyniolikos
- U sedamnaestoj
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The Edge of Seventeen FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Edge of Seventeen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Edge of Seventeen?
The Edge of Seventeen runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was The Edge of Seventeen released?
The Edge of Seventeen was released on November 18, 2016.
Who directed The Edge of Seventeen?
The Edge of Seventeen was directed by Kelly Fremon Craig.
More films by Kelly Fremon Craig Who is in the cast of The Edge of Seventeen?
The Edge of Seventeen stars Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson and Kyra Sedgwick, among 5 credited actors.
How much did The Edge of Seventeen make at the box office?
The Edge of Seventeen grossed $19.4 million worldwide ($14.4 million domestic, $4.9 million international) on a budget of $9 million.
How is The Edge of Seventeen rated?
The Edge of Seventeen has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Was The Edge of Seventeen nominated for any awards?
The Edge of Seventeen received 6 nominations across 4 ceremonies.
Does The Edge of Seventeen have a post-credit scene?
No. The Edge of Seventeen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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