The Edge of Seventeen (2016)

High-school life gets even more unbearable for Nadine when her best friend, Krista, starts dating her older brother.

Director:

Kelly Fremon Craig

Writer:

Kelly Fremon Craig

Stars:

Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, Blake Jenner

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 27 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hailee Steinfeld	...	Nadine
Haley Lu Richardson	...	Krista
Blake Jenner	...	Darian
Kyra Sedgwick	...	Mona
Woody Harrelson	...	Mr. Bruner
Hayden Szeto	...	Erwin
Alexander Calvert	...	Nick Mossman
Eric Keenleyside	...	Tom
Nesta Cooper	...	Shannon
Daniel Bacon	...	M.C.
Lina Renna	...	Young Nadine
Ava Grace Cooper	...	Young Krista
Christian Michael Cooper	...	Young Darian
Jena Skodje	...	Little Mean Girl Leader
Josh Simpson	...	Teammate

Storyline

Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), who is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother Darian (Blake Jenner) starts dating her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson). All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever, until the unexpected friendship of a thoughtful boy (Hayden Szeto) gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all.

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Plot Keywords:

adolescence | coming of age film | scantily clad female | panties | white panties | 

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Taglines:

You're only young once... is it over yet?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content, language and some drinking - all involving teens

Did You Know?

Trivia

Hayden Szeto was the first one to be cast.

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Goofs

After the movie premiere, the flowers that Krista hands to Erwin are different in the long shot than in the close up, including one looking broken and drooping down.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Nadine: Look I don't wanna take up a ton of your time, but I'm gonna kill myself. I just thought someone should know. I don't really know how this works. I'm probably gonna jump off an overpass in front of a semi, so... Or U-Haul, maybe, just not a bus. I'm not gonna be a dick and make people watch, but it has to be big; it's gotta be so big that it just...
[snaps her fingers]
Nadine: Done; kills me. Lights out. 'Cause if it just maims me, and I'm like...
[imitates differently abled person]
Nadine: Well then ...
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Connections

References It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)

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Soundtracks

Big Jet Plane
Written by Angus Stone & Julia Stone
Performed by Angus & Julia Stone
Courtesy of Nettwerk Productions

User Reviews

What 'Lady bird' wanted to be.

I've spent a lot of time over the years trying to figure out the humor I like and movies like this pin it down for me. I like awkward humor. Nadine is all kinds of awkward and that's what makes her relatable and adorable. You empathize with her and the problems she's going through, and through the eyes of an adult, of course you laugh at how overdramatic she is, but in a FUNNY way. It makes for some comedic relief between her and her teacher delightfully played Woody Harrelson, who just ignores her neuroses. What makes the film a pleasant experience is the way she is played by Hailee Steinfeld. There's a few minutes here and there where they venture into 'I will punch you' category, but nowhere near the insufferable 'lady bird' I had to turn off after ten minutes. Definitely a recommended film for those who empathize with growing pains.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Site

Country:

USA China

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 November 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Besties

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,754,215, 20 November 2016

Gross USA:

$14,431,633

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$19,370,020

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gracie Films, Huayi Brothers Media, Robert Simonds Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1