Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- tender
- wistful
- coming of age movie night
- lgbtq film night
What critics said
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 apart
May 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 why
Beautiful Thing
lgbtq coming-of-age drama with adolescent sexual identity, friendship, and a warm comic tone
Get Real
teenage coming-out story balancing romance, vulnerability, and gentle humor
The Way He Looks
lgbtq teen drama centered on self-discovery, social pressure, and first love
The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love
witty, emotionally direct teen romance about identity and belonging
Movie Details
- Director
- David Moreton
- Release Date
- 1999-06-11
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (122)
Cast
- Chris Stafford
- Tina Holmes
- Andersen Gabrych
- John Eby
- Stephanie McVay
- Lea DeLaria
- Antonio Carriero
- Jason Lockhart
- Tony Maietta
- Jeff Fryer
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Strand Releasing Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- 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 Strand Releasing Amazon Channel.
