17 Again (2009)
A whimsical fantasy unfolds as a man gets a hilarious, heartwarming do-over as his 17-year-old self.
On the brink of a midlife crisis, 30-something Mike O'Donnell wishes he could have a "do-over." And that's exactly what he gets when he wakes up one morning to find he's 17 years old again. With his adult mind stuck inside the body of a teenager, Mike actually has the chance to reverse some decisions he wishes he'd never made. But maybe they weren't so bad after all.
How intense is 17 Again?
17 Again has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What 17 Again feels like
- Tone
- feel goodwhimsicalheartwarming
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightDate night
Where to stream 17 Again
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Is 17 Again for you?
Is 17 Again scary?
No. 17 Again is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is 17 Again gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is 17 Again sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is 17 Again OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is 17 Again?
17 Again runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream 17 Again?
17 Again is streaming on Netflix and YouTube (free).
Does 17 Again have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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