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17 Again
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17 Again (2009) -- Mike O'Donnell (Perry) has lived a life full of regrets. Suddenly, he reverts back to his 17-year-old self (Efron) who looks to navigate high school and create a path that leads to a better adult existence.
17 Again (2009) -- Clip: Who do you think you are, my father?
17 Again (2009) -- Interview: Leslie Mann "On the story"
17 Again (2009) -- Zac Efron and Thomas Lennon talk about the 17 Again soundtrack in this promotional video.
17 Again (2009) -- A 37 year old man gets to do it all over again when he miraculously becomes a 17 year old and goes back to high school

Overview

User Rating:
6.5/10   21,401 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Jason Filardi (written by)
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Release Date:
17 April 2009 (USA) more
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Who says you're only young once? more
Plot:
About a guy whose life didn't quite turn out how he wanted it to and wishes he could go back to high school and change it. He wakes up one day and is seventeen again and gets the chance to rewrite his life. full summary | full synopsis
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2 wins & 1 nomination more
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Also Known As:
Seventeen (USA) (working title)
Seventeen Again (USA) (alternative spelling)
Untitled Zac Efron Project (USA) (working title)
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Rated PG-13 for language, some sexual material and teen partying.
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102 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Thomas Lennon advised Zac Efron that his appendicitis was in fact bad wind, and advised him to hang upside down to cure it. more
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Revealing mistakes: At the beginning when the 1989 basketball team photo is being taken Ned has his sweater on by one sleeve then at the next moment it's on by both sleeves, in the next shot only one sleeve is on. more
Quotes:
Principal Jane Masterson: [Meeting principal Masterson for the first time] Hello...
Ned Gold: Hi... hello.
Principal Jane Masterson: [Ned won't let go of principal Masterson's hand] uhmm... I think we're good here.
Ned Gold: I think our hands just made a baby.
Mike O' Donnell: Excuse my dad, he's not used to talking... to attractive women.
Principal Jane Masterson: Well. thank you...
Mike O' Donnell: Mark...
Principal Jane Masterson: For that flattering yet inappropriate comment.
Ned Gold: Before we get started i think you should know that mark's a bastard.
Principal Jane Masterson: Excuse me?
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89 out of 105 people found the following comment useful.
Pleasantly surprised....., 13 April 2009
7/10
Author: ZoeScrace from United Kingdom

I went to see this with film with my teenage daughter and really wasn't expecting to enjoy it. I settled down in my seat for the duration and the first few scenes showing Efron as a high school basketball player had me groaning inwardly as I assumed that this was going to be another predictable high school/age swap film of the type that has been done so many times before - and really isn't the sort of film I would choose to see anyway. Not a promising start. However, I was pleasantly surprised by 17 Again. It was witty and well acted and made me laugh out loud - not something I often do even when I appreciate the humour in a film.

This film's appeal is also strengthened by the acting of the supporting characters as well as the main ones - Thomas Lennon's character was particularly well delivered. I found no fault with Zac Efron's acting in this and I enjoyed his performance in Hairspray but it would be interesting to see him in a serious grown up dramatic role.

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