Edge of Seventeen

1998, Comedy/Drama, 1h 39m

25 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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A time capsule assembled with honesty and sensitivity, Edge of Seventeen overcomes youthful fumbles to capture a time of life -- and an era. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Set in 1984 in Sandusky, Ohio, it follows the coming-out of a naive 17-year-old at exactly the moment when gender-bending pop stars like Boy George and the Annie Lennox of the Eurythmics were flaunting androgynous images. As the youth, played with a heartbreaking sweetness by Chris Stafford, goes through his first rites of gay passage he emerges as a poignant gay everyman.
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Drama, Lgbtq+
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    David Moreton
  • Producer:
    David Moreton, Todd Stephens
  • Writer:
    Todd Stephens
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $870.8K
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  • Distributor:
    Strand Releasing
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Chris Stafford
Eric
Tina Holmes
Maggie
Andersen Gabrych
Rod
Stephanie McVay
Mom
Lea DeLaria
Angie
John Eby
Dad
Antonio Carriero
Andy
Jason Lockhart
Steve
Tony Maietta
Gregg
David Moreton
Director
Todd Stephens
Writer
Karen Jaroneski
Associate Producer
David Moreton
Producer
Craig H. Shepherd
Line Producer
Todd Stephens
Producer
Michael Wolfson
Co-Producer
Tom Bailey
Original Music
Gina Degirolamo
Cinematographer
Zak Othmer
Cinematographer
Tal Ben-David
Film Editing
Tim Kaltenecker
Casting
Richard Whobrey
Casting
Ivor Stilin
Production Design
Ane Crabtree
Costume Design
Karen Jaroneski
Assistant Director
Gerry Gershman
Music Supervisor
Jeffrey Abramson
Location Manager
Margaret Crimmins
Music Editor
Paul Hsu
Music Editor
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Audience Reviews for Edge of Seventeen

  • Oct 12, 2009
    I'm a huge fan of gay romance (no idea why, I can't stand straight romance), but I didn't particularly like it. The acting was fine, and there was awesome music (Yazoo, Bronski Beat etc = yay), but it was just boring.
    Lauren D Super Reviewer
  • Oct 06, 2009
    I really thought I was gonna hate this movie but I actually thought it was pretty good. A lot of the criticisms I noticed has to do with stupid choices that the Eric character makes but maybe they don't remember what it's like to be 17. He's pretty much an innocent dork that gets caught up in what he believes to be love but is actually just sex. From there it's a lot of confusion for him. Maybe it's not groundbreaking but the acting was pretty good for a low-budget gay movie. B+
    Sunil J Super Reviewer
  • May 10, 2009
    Meh. Ive seen a lot better. It had one of the most realistic endings Ive seen though. Not really happy but thats life right? I was disappointed that the song Edge of Seventeen wasnt in it though. :P Mediocre all and all.
    Sarah . Super Reviewer
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