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17 Again

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57% Tomatometer 148 Reviews 67% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Mike O'Donnell (Matthew Perry) was a high-school basketball star with a bright future, but he threw it all away to marry his girlfriend and raise their child. Almost 20 years later, Mike's marriage has failed, his kids think he's a loser, and his job is going nowhere. He gets a chance to correct the mistakes of his past and change his life when he is miraculously transformed into a teenager (Zac Efron), but in trying to fix his past, Mike may be jeopardizing his present and future.

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Critics Consensus

Though it uses a well-worn formula, 17 Again has just enough Zac Efron charm to result in a harmless, pleasurable teen comedy.

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Caryn James Marie Claire 12/14/2017
Endearingly funny. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Beliefnet 04/22/2009
B+
It relies primarily on charm and unabashed sweetness that perfectly suits Efron's easy grace. Go to Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com 04/17/2009
3/4
The film is an intoxicating blend of comedy and fantasy that's really difficult to dislike. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) 08/28/2024
Clever teen comedy that understands the frustrations of being a teen Go to Full Review Joe Lipsett Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast 01/09/2024
3/5
A surprisingly enjoyable body swap comedy. Efron is winsome in his first non-HSM vehicle and while the incest storyline is cringey, he and Mann have great chemistry. Far too much Lennon, however. Go to Full Review Germain Lussier io9.com 11/03/2023
The relatability and vulnerability that Perry brings to Mike are what truly elevates 17 Again. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lyla R. @LylaRaine Jan 31 Loved the movie and Zack Efron. And amazing movie. See more Carlos N @Can545 Jan 19 It’s not Schindlers list, and thank God it isn’t, 17 again provides enough laughs and serious drama to make it enjoyable and worth watching. Efron delivers a great performance and his endearing charm drives the movie to its satisfactory conclusion. I watched it for the second time and it did not lose that charm See more Janine M @RT69928826 Oct 18 Laugh out loud funny. Great cast. Thoroughly enjoyable! See more Leviathan M @mendiboo Sep 6 It was actually pretty good. See more Janet D @DrJanet Aug 31 Very good movie! Both funny and touching. I really enjoyed it. See more luvzinx . @RT07179806 Aug 26 17 again was a really good movie showing how hard it is in high school nowadays and how much stuff changes.also showing Mike (teen) trying to protect his daughter at all costs,this is teaching kids that their parents are trying to protect them and comfort them when somethings wrong See more Read all reviews
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Burr Steers

Director

Zac Efron

Young Mike O'Donnell

Leslie Mann

Scarlet

Thomas Lennon

Ned Gold

Matthew Perry

Adult Mike O'Donnell

Tyler Steelman

Ned Gold (Teen)

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17 Again

(L-R) Zac Efron as Mike and Thomas Lennon as Ned in "17 Again." Thomas Lennon as Ned in "17 Again." (L-R) Sterling Knight as Alex, Michelle Trachtenberg as Maggie and Matthew Perry as adult Mike in "17 Again." Michelle Trachtenberg as Maggie and Zac Efron as Mike in "17 Again." Michelle Trachtenberg as Maggie in "17 Again." Leslie Mann as Scarlet and Zac Efron as Mike in "17 Again." (L-R) Zac Efron as Mike and Thomas Lennon as Ned in "17 Again." (Left) Zac Efron as Mike in "17 Again." (L-R) Zac Efron as Mike and Thomas Lennon as Ned in "17 Again." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Mike O'Donnell (Matthew Perry) was a high-school basketball star with a bright future, but he threw it all away to marry his girlfriend and raise their child. Almost 20 years later, Mike's marriage has failed, his kids think he's a loser, and his job is going nowhere. He gets a chance to correct the mistakes of his past and change his life when he is miraculously transformed into a teenager (Zac Efron), but in trying to fix his past, Mike may be jeopardizing his present and future.
Director
Burr Steers
Producer
Jennifer Gibgot, Adam Shankman
Screenwriter
Jason Filardi
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Offspring Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexual Material|Language|Teen Partying)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 17, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$64.1M
Runtime
1h 42m