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17 Again (2009) -- Mike O'Donnell (Perry) has lived a life full of regrets. Suddenly, he reverts back to his 17-year-old self (Efron) who looks to navigate high school and create a path that leads to a better adult existence.
17 Again (2009) -- Clip: Who do you think you are, my father?
17 Again (2009) -- Interview: Leslie Mann "On the story"
17 Again (2009) -- Zac Efron and Thomas Lennon talk about the 17 Again soundtrack in this promotional video.
17 Again (2009) -- A 37 year old man gets to do it all over again when he miraculously becomes a 17 year old and goes back to high school

Overview

User Rating:
6.5/10   21,633 votes
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Jason Filardi (written by)
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Release Date:
17 April 2009 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Who says you're only young once? more
Plot:
About 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. full summary | full synopsis
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2 wins & 1 nomination more
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(59 articles)
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Pleasantly surprised..... more (123 total)

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Also Known As:
Seventeen (USA) (working title)
Seventeen Again (USA) (alternative spelling)
Untitled Zac Efron Project (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for language, some sexual material and teen partying.
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102 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Shipped to theaters under the code name "Rewind". more
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Continuity: In the scene where Mike assists his wife with the shopping from the back of the car he runs his finger down the side doors. Two more finger lines are noticeable, suggesting previous takes. more
Quotes:
Mike O' Donnell: I had the craziest dream. I was 17. I was back in high school. It was terrible. Mmmm. Scar.
Maggie O'Donnell: Scar? I don't see a scar. Look i know why you didn't want me to be with Stan. It's because you wanted me.
[Mike bolts straight up and falls to the floor]
Maggie O'Donnell: .
Maggie O'Donnell: Oh! You wanna play games? I can play games.
Mike O' Donnell: Nononononono...
Maggie O'Donnell: I'm a hungry lioness, and your a baby gizell
Mike O' Donnell: [Mike gets chased around the room by Maggie] MaggieMaggieMaggieMaggie... nononononononono...
Mike O' Donnell: If you only knew how inappropriate and disfunctional this is. Stop it okay.
Mike O' Donnell: Maggie, I'm not the person. I'm not the person that you think I am.
[...]
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Fringe: Bad Dreams (#1.17)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
On My Own more

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90 out of 106 people found the following review useful.
Pleasantly surprised....., 13 April 2009
7/10
Author: ZoeScrace from United Kingdom

I went to see this with film with my teenage daughter and really wasn't expecting to enjoy it. I settled down in my seat for the duration and the first few scenes showing Efron as a high school basketball player had me groaning inwardly as I assumed that this was going to be another predictable high school/age swap film of the type that has been done so many times before - and really isn't the sort of film I would choose to see anyway. Not a promising start. However, I was pleasantly surprised by 17 Again. It was witty and well acted and made me laugh out loud - not something I often do even when I appreciate the humour in a film.

This film's appeal is also strengthened by the acting of the supporting characters as well as the main ones - Thomas Lennon's character was particularly well delivered. I found no fault with Zac Efron's acting in this and I enjoyed his performance in Hairspray but it would be interesting to see him in a serious grown up dramatic role.

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