Plot
2016 film directed by Kelly Fremon Craig
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Why Watch This
The Edge of Seventeen nails the chaotic swirl of high‑school anxiety with razor‑sharp humor and a brutally honest script. Hailee Steinfeld delivers a breakout, razor‑edged performance that makes every awkward moment feel both hilarious and heartbreaking.
Best For
Coming‑of‑age fans, High school drama lovers, Female‑led stories, Indie comedy fans, Teens & parents
The CinePearl Take
Steinfeld’s raw, magnetic energy carries the film, while Woody Harrelson provides a grounded counterpoint as the well‑meaning but clueless dad. Craig’s direction balances laugh‑out‑loud moments with genuine emotional beats, never letting the narrative feel saccharine. The pacing mirrors the protagonist’s frantic mind, making the climax feel both inevitable and cathartic.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Kelly Fremon Craig
- Cast
- Alexander Calvert, Eric Keenleyside, Kyra Sedgwick, Katie Stuart, Meredith Monroe, Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson, Blake Jenner, Haley Lu Richardson
- Writer
- Kelly Fremon Craig
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