17 Again (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, 17 Again is a comedy, fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Burr Steers, running about 102 minutes. “Who says you're only young once?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the brink of a midlife crisis, 30-something Mike O'Donnell wishes he could have a "do-over." And that's exactly what he gets when he wakes up one morning to find he's 17 years old again. With his adult mind stuck inside the body of a teenager, Mike actually has the chance to reverse some decisions he wishes he'd never made. But maybe they weren't so bad after all.
Who’s in it. 17 Again stars Zac Efron as Mike O'Donnell, Leslie Mann as Scarlett O'Donnell, Matthew Perry as Mike O'Donnell (Adult) and Michelle Trachtenberg as Maggie O'Donnell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, 17 Again has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $136.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 17 Again page.
If you liked it. Fans of 17 Again tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 17 Again (2009)?
- In US, 17 Again is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 17 Again worth watching?
- 17 Again holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 17 Again?
- 17 Again stars Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Matthew Perry, Michelle Trachtenberg and Allison Miller.
- When was 17 Again released?
- 17 Again was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.