Edge of Seventeen

Edge of Seventeen

1999•1h 44m•6.5/10

ComedyDramaRomance

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.5/10(113)

1984, Sandusky, Ohio. A naive 17-year-old navigates heartbreak and self-expression as he explores his sexuality.

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Production

Blue Streak Films, Luna Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Chris Stafford

Eric Hunter

Tina Holmes

Tina Holmes

Maggie

Andersen Gabrych

Rod

John Eby

Dad

Stephanie McVay

Stephanie McVay

Bonnie Hunter

Lea DeLaria

Lea DeLaria

Angie

Antonio Carriero

Andy

Jason Lockhart

Jason Lockhart

Steve

Tony Maietta

Tony Maietta

Gregg

Jeff Fryer

Jonathon

Kevin Joseph Kelly

Kevin Joseph Kelly

Chuckie

Mark Gates

Foodtown

Stevie Reese Desmond

Ruby Rogers

Barbie Marie

Frieda

Craig H. Shepherd

Irate Customer

Doug Million

Security Guard

Clay Van Sickle

High School Party Friend #1

Jimmy Mack

Bartender

Justin Leach

Justin Leach

Party Hunk

Jeffrey Abramson

Dan McAllistair

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