Two high school students who are best friends find their friendship faltering when one begins dating the other’s older brother.

my life at seventeen (The edge of seventeen) is a coming-of-age film with an honest, candid and hilarious perspective on what it means to be a teenager in the modern world. It was released in 2016 and stars Woody Harrelson (The triangle of sadness), Hailee Steinfeld (Bumblebee) there Haley Lu Richardson (Fragmented). It arrived on Netflix in October 2020 and this 2023 is coming back.

We all know growing up is hard and life isn’t easy for many, and neither is Nadine (Steinfeld), a high school student who is already upset when her brilliant older brother starts dating. her best friend Krista (Richardson). . Nadine feels alone and abandoned until her classmate Erwin’s friendship gives her a glimmer of hope.

Kelly Fremon wrote and directed “My Life at Seventeen”, available on Netflix. (Gracie Films, STX Entertainment)

a little more history

As Nadine finds herself at the center of her life’s imbroglio, her ironic history teacher, Mr. Brunel (Harrelson), shows her a humorous perspective and unexpected wisdom on life. The film marks the directorial debut of writer-director Kelly Fremon Craig and is produced by Academy Award-winning James L. Brooks.

In its launch year, my life at seventeen It was considered in major industry awards, including the Golden Globe, where Steinfeld was nominated for Best Comedy Actress. She has also been featured in the Critics Choice Awards, Screen Actors Guild, and more.

Haley Lu Richardson "my life at seventeen".  Gracie Films, STX Entertainment)
Haley Lu Richardson in “My Life at Seventeen”. Gracie Films, STX Entertainment)

Currently, my life at seventeen it has an aggregate score of 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on over 200 reviews from mainstream and niche audiences. None of the reactions she has received have been negative, those that exist applaud her for her genius. In fact, they said:

“Fast-paced, moving, and embellished with a beautifully modulated performance by Hailee Steinfeld, the film takes the risk of being direct and candid…and pays for it,” said Jon Frosch of The Hollywood Reporter. For his part, Owen Gleiberman of Variety said, “Hailee Steinfeld gives a stellar performance in the most insightful teen comedy in years.” Another reaction is that of Alejandro Alemán of the newspaper El Universal. He said: “A well-written, well-acted and unpredictable film. Quite a joy.” And so, the other critics show only adulation to the film.

official poster of "my life at seventeen" with Hailee Steinfeld.  (Gracie Films, STX Entertainment)
Official poster of “My Life at Seventeen” with Hailee Steinfeld. (Gracie Films, STX Entertainment)

With a duration of 1h45, my life at seventeen is an independent film that can be watched whenever and however you want on the streaming giant.

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