Seventeen Again (17 Again)

Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, Leslie Mann

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.

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PG-13, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Burr Steers

Released: April 17, 2009

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DVD Released: August 11, 2009

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  • June 29, 2009
    Wow, I am so surprised I loved this movie! It was a lot of fun to watch. At the end, it really gets you thinking about your own life and the choices you have made. I have to say Zac Efron made my proud in this film, for someone I usually despise, he did a wonder job. Also, Ma... ...( read more )
  • June 24, 2009
    I don't know how many times I've seen a movie with this kind of topic. Fortunately 17 again was a nice comedy which only purpose was entertaining the viewer. 17 again tells the story of a guy whose life didn't quite turn out how he wanted it to and wishes he could go back to high... ...( read more )
  • May 14, 2009
    was really cute though I think Matthew Perry could have slimmed down a bit for this role he looked way better in Fools Eush In
  • May 10, 2009
    Despite the fact that 17 again promises originality, it simply is a march of parading cliches, and trying to "pass on the wisdom" of its theme by teaching of senses as the things that really matter in life and the right to a second chance in life. But by doing that, it end... ...( read more )
  • May 6, 2009
    The movie has a few laughs but overall its pretty bad.
  • July 2, 2009
    sooo cute. love the story.. how resposible Zac is.
    the imagination thing about matthew who was turning 17 again after fell down from a bridge, is just kinda freak and amazing in the same way.

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April 17, 2009
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Wholesome just isn't as wholesome as it used to be. full review

April 17, 2009
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

I found him a sympathetic, and strangely believable, middle-aged dad. full review

April 17, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

17 Again takes a while to get cooking, and at times it just feels like a pale imitation of 13 Going on 30. Still, it's often breezily entertaining, partly thanks to Efron, who certainly knows how to b... full review

April 17, 2009
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com

Zac Efron shoots and scores in 17 Again which puts its own hilarious and heartwarming spin on a familiar premise and makes it work effortlessly. full review

April 16, 2009
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

If you can't figure out what happens, you've never seen a movie. And if you haven't, please, God, don't start with this one. full review

April 16, 2009
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Though not as clever as 13 Going on 30 or Freaky Friday, it's also not as hokey as Hannah. For a swoon-fest aimed at tweens, 17 Again has a lot going for it. full review

April 16, 2009
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

You needn't be a Zac Efron fan to enjoy the appealing 17 Again. full review

April 16, 2009
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

17 Again is pleasant, harmless PG-13 entertainment, with a plot a little more surprising and acting a little better than I expected. full review

April 13, 2009
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

Even with actors who echoed each other's mannerisms, 17 Again would still be lame. full review

April 9, 2009
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times

Check out 17 Again, an age-swap comedy co-starring Matthew Perry, only if you have daughters who will kill for a sight of heartthrob Zac Efron. full review

Comments


  • criss6dia
    June 8, 2009
    well,i am 17.not ,,again" :)),but ,,who says you're only young once"?
    i really like this movie.Zac is great.i wanted to see the movie just to be convinced if he can play another character than Troy Bolton,and i saw he really can.he's great :X
    and the movie has good actors:Matthew Perry,Leslie Mann,Michelle Trachtenberg and so on.
    i totally recommmend it to those who love to watch commedies :)
  • tharunmthomas
    May 21, 2009
    i wish i could see the film but i live in india :-(
  • annemiekv
    May 16, 2009
    I think he looks sooooooo HOT, in the movie!
    and it will be a blast,only if i can c it!!
  • XxNatsyxX
    May 16, 2009
    I really enjoyed this movie. Zac is the best!
  • hadilelesseily
    April 24, 2009
    awesome wawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
  • patnartus
    April 23, 2009
    I'ld love to see this movie.Why is not showing in Ghana?
    I fell like I'll ever have the opportunity to experince what Zac experiences in this movie.
  • ilovetheeightiesforever
    April 22, 2009
    great movie
  • roomarian
    April 19, 2009
    want to see it
  • loobyp
    April 16, 2009
    o gosh went to see it yesterday on orange wednesdays lol it was soo busy que was soo long.
    zac efron is real hott! ;]
    i couldnt stop laughin on sum bits and wen he was cryin aw bless :)
    luved it!!
  • wwwlibbycomhotmailcouk
    April 15, 2009
    I LOVE ZAC EFRON

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