Edge of Seventeen

Edge of Seventeen

Directed by David Moreton

Produced by Blue Streak Films, Luna Pictures

1999104 min6.5 / 10

A tender, nostalgic coming-of-age story about a teenage boy discovering his sexuality and first love in 1980s Ohio, balancing heartbreak with hope and self-acceptance.

1984, Sandusky, Ohio. A naive 17-year-old navigates heartbreak and self-expression as he explores his sexuality.

Questions people ask

  • Is Edge of Seventeen violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does Edge of Seventeen end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Edge of Seventeen easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Edge of Seventeen scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Edge of Seventeen sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

33/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise24

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Edge of Seventeen

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Edge of Seventeen

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Edge of Seventeen, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Edge of Seventeen, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Edge of Seventeen, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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