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17 Again

Play trailer Poster for 17 Again PG-13 Released Apr 17, 2009 1h 42m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Mike O'Donnell (Matthew Perry) was a high-school basketball star with a bright future, but he threw it all away to marry his girlfriend and raise their child. Almost 20 years later, Mike's marriage has failed, his kids think he's a loser, and his job is going nowhere. He gets a chance to correct the mistakes of his past and change his life when he is miraculously transformed into a teenager (Zac Efron), but in trying to fix his past, Mike may be jeopardizing his present and future.
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Though it uses a well-worn formula, 17 Again has just enough Zac Efron charm to result in a harmless, pleasurable teen comedy.

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Caryn James Marie Claire Endearingly funny. Dec 14, 2017 Full Review Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) Rated: 3/5 Apr 23, 2009 Full Review Nell Minow Beliefnet It relies primarily on charm and unabashed sweetness that perfectly suits Efron's easy grace. Rated: B+ Apr 22, 2009 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Clever teen comedy that understands the frustrations of being a teen Aug 28, 2024 Full Review Joe Lipsett Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast A surprisingly enjoyable body swap comedy. Efron is winsome in his first non-HSM vehicle and while the incest storyline is cringey, he and Mann have great chemistry. Far too much Lennon, however. Rated: 3/5 Jan 9, 2024 Full Review Germain Lussier io9.com The relatability and vulnerability that Perry brings to Mike are what truly elevates 17 Again. Nov 3, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Zach is so good young actor before until now Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/23/24 Full Review Luis M Definitivamente película para Dominguear en flojera Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/28/24 Full Review Bruce W Inoffensive film. Perfect for watching with your daughter on Father’s Day. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/16/24 Full Review Lukas K For what this movie is meant to be it checks all the boxes. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/23/24 Full Review Audience Member Starring the late Mathew Perry, Leslie Mann, Zac Efron, and Michelle Trachtenberg The movie has been done to death many times in terms of its storytelling Another entry in a long line of age reversal stories But the performance of Zac Efron more than makes up for its lack of originality Perry does fine playing his adult self so when he falls into a magical water and turned back into a teenager he has a second chance to make his life right and set things straight with his kids The whole magical janitor really could've been taken out and the movie would've been better It's true when you're young everything feels like the end of the world but it's actually not A straightforward if forgettable viewing but good performances all around Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/18/24 Full Review Sean G Sweet story about being a good father and husband. Tons of plotholes but hey it's a teen comedy. I appreciated a lot of the body swap humor, but the "Back to the Future" father-daughter relationship always weirds me out. Overall, very cute though. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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(L-R) Zac Efron as Mike and Thomas Lennon as Ned in "17 Again." Thomas Lennon as Ned in "17 Again." (L-R) Sterling Knight as Alex, Michelle Trachtenberg as Maggie and Matthew Perry as adult Mike in "17 Again." Michelle Trachtenberg as Maggie and Zac Efron as Mike in "17 Again." Michelle Trachtenberg as Maggie in "17 Again." Leslie Mann as Scarlet and Zac Efron as Mike in "17 Again." (L-R) Zac Efron as Mike and Thomas Lennon as Ned in "17 Again." View more photos

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Synopsis Mike O'Donnell (Matthew Perry) was a high-school basketball star with a bright future, but he threw it all away to marry his girlfriend and raise their child. Almost 20 years later, Mike's marriage has failed, his kids think he's a loser, and his job is going nowhere. He gets a chance to correct the mistakes of his past and change his life when he is miraculously transformed into a teenager (Zac Efron), but in trying to fix his past, Mike may be jeopardizing his present and future.
Director
Burr Steers
Producer
Jennifer Gibgot, Adam Shankman
Screenwriter
Jason Filardi
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Offspring Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexual Material|Language|Teen Partying)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 17, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$64.1M
Runtime
1h 42m
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