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17 Again

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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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Critics Consensus

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 Dec 14, 2017
Endearingly funny. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Beliefnet Apr 22, 2009
B+
It relies primarily on charm and unabashed sweetness that perfectly suits Efron's easy grace. Go to Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Apr 17, 2009
3/4
The film is an intoxicating blend of comedy and fantasy that's really difficult to dislike. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) Aug 28, 2024
Clever teen comedy that understands the frustrations of being a teen Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast Jan 9, 2024
3/5
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. Go to Full Review Germain Lussier io9.com Nov 3, 2023
The relatability and vulnerability that Perry brings to Mike are what truly elevates 17 Again. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad 3 days ago It's just an okay movie thus my 3 star rating See more Brayden G @DeadShotVibe802 Aug 25, 2026 It’s alright but I really do not know how the mom and Ned were the only ones that figured out that Mark was really Mike See more Kyle M @RT77296778 Aug 15, 2026 Understandably awkward for cringy amusement when socially breaching dangerously, this fresh mixture of teen comedy conventions is experientially thoughtful and hilarious with an impeccable cast, namely Efron’s energetically excelling his positionally matured humorous deliverance as Perry’s charismatic extent. (B+) See more Marco L @decatur555 Jul 21, 2026 17 Again is a harmless and occasionally amusing comedy built around one of the most familiar fantasy premises: an unhappy adult magically becomes a teenager and gets a second chance to understand his family and the choices he regrets. Zac Efron is charming and handles the physical comedy well, although he is not entirely convincing as a middle-aged man trapped inside a seventeen-year-old body. Matthew Perry was my main reason for watching, but he appears far less than I would have liked, while Thomas Lennon gets most of the funniest material. The film has a few good jokes and some warm family moments, but everything is predictable from the beginning and the story offers nothing especially new. Easy enough to watch, but completely unnecessary. See more deadeaness A @deadeaness300 Jul 17, 2026 so so meaningful and warm like it literally had me tearing up dude, loooooved it bro See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 12, 2026 The worldwide gross is $136,316,880.00. Rated PG-13 for Sexual Material, Language and Teen Partying. See more Read all reviews
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Burr Steers

Director

Zac Efron

Young Mike O'Donnell

Leslie Mann

Scarlet

Thomas Lennon

Ned Gold

Matthew Perry

Adult Mike O'Donnell

Tyler Steelman

Ned Gold (Teen)

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17 Again

(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." (Left) 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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