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Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry, Tyler Steelman ... see more see more... , Allison Miller , Sterling Knight , Michelle Trachtenberg , Adam Gregory (II) , Hunter Parrish , Mario Cassem , Katerina Graham , Tiya Sircar , Melissa Ordway , Melora Hardin , Brian Doyle-Murray , Josie Loren , Jim Gaffigan , Randy Gordon , Collette Wolfe , Tommy Dewey , Linda Miller , Lorna Scott , Kodi Kitchen , Ellis Williams , Diana Maria Riva , Jeff Snyder , Antonio Lewis Todd , Angee Hughes , Ed Ackerman , Will Schaub , Loren Lester , Alexander George , Nicole Sullivan , Margaret Cho , Larry Poindexter , Bubba Lewis , Chris Valenti , G. Lane Hillman , Hope Riley , Jeanine Jackson , Gregory Sporleder , Keith Oney , Leonard Wu , Liana Blackburn , Danielle E. Hawkins , Shelby Rabara , Katrina Katie Norman , Tiana Brown , Rhapsody , Taisha Monique Clark , Vanessa Lee Chester , Amber Estrada , Chanel Malvar , Galen Hooks , Tyne Stecklein , Kiara Ely , Mihran Kirakosian , Dres Reid , Terrance Harrison , Rachele Brooke Smith , Christopher Scott , Eric McCoy , Raymond Chacon , Megan Galiber , Renee Krieg , Jordan Schatz , Jaclyn Matfus , Justin C. Todd , Albert Blake , Micah James , Micah Jonas

A former high school basketball star gets a second shot at life when he's miraculously transformed into a teenager and offered the opportunity to redefine his future. Back in 1989, Mike O' Donnell (Ma... read more read more...tthew Perry) had it all; not only was the 17-year-old senior the king of the basketball court, but college scouts were circling as well. But just as Mike's future began to glow brighter than ever before, he sacrificed everything in order to stay by his expectant girlfriend, Scarlet, and be a good father. Nearly 20 years later, Mike has just been passed over for a big promotion at work, his marriage is failing, and his teenage kids can't stand him. His dreams long gone and his family falling apart, Mike takes to staying with his best friend, Ned (Thomas Lennon), a former high school geek-turned-techno billionaire. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, Mike is transported back into his teenage body and given the given the unique opportunity to relive his salad days. But while Mike may look 17 again, his thirtysomething outlook at life puts him hopelessly at odds with the class of 2009. When Mike discovers that by attempting to recapture his best years he could risk losing all the best things he ever experienced in life, the time comes to make a decision that could have a drastic impact on both his past and his future. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Burr Steers

Release Date: April 17, 2009

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  • thmtsang
    January 8, 2012
    thmtsang
    Mike is getting divorced as his wife is fed up with him for blaming her for getting pregnant when they were in school. He has resented his whole life since, as when he was a teenager he was popular in school with great potential in basketball. It seems strange that Matthew Perry ... read more(Friends) would play a dad of two teenage children. He returns to his school and meets a janitor who grants his wish to return to his youth. He is stuck in his 17 year old hot body. He realises he wants his wife and family back and sets out to win them back. At 17 he is played by the dashing Zac. Efron Very cute! Not the most original storyline but fun none the less. It's a bit like Back to the Future meets 13 again.
  • movieguru12
    November 25, 2011
    movieguru12
    A lot of great messages in this film about not conforming to the ways that others want you to & the bumps that happen along the way. In my opinion this is Zac Efron's best movie & by the looks of Charlie St. Cloud & this movie, Zac Efron's success will continue. Leslie Mann, Ster... read moreling Knight, Thomas Lennon, Matthew Perry & Michelle Trachtenberg were amazing as well. A great movie for the loving and adorable soul. :) :) :) :) :)
  • DreamExtractor
    August 18, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    17 Again was not a horrible movie, but I just have amassive hate for Zac efron and I don't think I will ever like him, but im glad this wasnt stupid or cheesy, and actualy was funny and had a good heart to it.
  • LWOODS04
    August 8, 2011
    LWOODS04
    Cast: Matthew Perry, Zac Efron, Leslie Mann, Thomas Lennon, Michelle Trachtenberg, Allison Miller, Tyler Steelman, Katerina Graham, Sterling Knight, Melora Hardin, Hunter Parrish, Melissa Ordway

    Director: Burr Steers

    Summary:On the brink of a midlife crisis, 30-something ... read moreMike O'Donnell (Matthew Perry) 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 (Zac Efron), Mike actually has the chance to reverse some decisions he wishes he'd never made. But maybe they weren't so bad after all.

    My Thoughts: "This was the first movie I have seen with Zac Efron, he did really well. Love Matthew Perry, think he's funny. Zac was really funny in this movie. I thought it was a good comedy. Leslie Mann is one of the funniest chic's in todays films. She awesome and now one of my favs. Zac did a great performance playing a character who was much more then his yrs. I wasn't sure at first when I saw at the begining with him doing a dance number with the cheerleaders (not into those highschool musical movies). But it turned out to be entertaining.
  • murphmann93
    June 23, 2011
    murphmann93
    Right up there with some of my favourite films, purely on the fact that everytime I have watched this it's made me cry uncontrolably. Zac Efron plays an amazing part and some of the lines from this film plays with your heartstrings. Leslie Mann and Matthew Perry also make incredi... read morebly funny characters and I never fail to laugh at the line 'There some other dad's problem.' Fantastic, a definite must watch!
  • CreedsDelight
    January 23, 2011
    CreedsDelight
    It was good. Great humor, great performances, good popcorn flick!

    Grade: B+
  • Tomassgringo
    January 1, 2011
    Tomassgringo
    This movie was much better than I expected. I am not the target demographic, but still enjoyed it! No Oscar performances, but it is fun and does what a movie should do... it entertains.
  • emilebond007
    December 7, 2010
    emilebond007
    I wanted to like this movie, and I got what I expected.



    I was feeling to see this kind of film, and I jumped on the occasion, because it usually doesn't interest me at all.



    It was bad. We've already seen all of this before. But I was pleased. The End.
  • Deano78
    August 27, 2010
    Deano78
    I enjoyed more than I thought I would that's for sure. Had me laugh out loud quite a bit. With ideas along the lines of Back to the future, 13 going on 30 although in reverse it creates some scenes that are funny. It has a decent storyline keeping it altogether as well. Give it a... read more try, you might be surprised!
  • jamers2011
    August 16, 2010
    jamers2011
    This is only an excuse for Zac Efron to take his shirt off! Terrible!

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Critic Reviews

Ben Mankiewicz
April 20, 2009
Ben Mankiewicz, At the Movies

There was nothing here that was particularly funny, new, or inventive. Full Review

Ben Lyons
April 20, 2009
Ben Lyons, At the Movies

I was disappointed. Full Review

Liam Lacey
April 17, 2009
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Wholesome just isn't as wholesome as it used to be. Full Review

Lou Lumenick
April 17, 2009
Lou Lumenick, New York Post

17 Again makes the '80s comedies on which it's modeled seem positively cutting-edge by comparison. Full Review

Kirk Honeycutt
April 17, 2009
Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter

Despite occasional misfires, this Zac Efron comedy earns its laughs and delivers its life lessons.

Amy Biancolli
April 17, 2009
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle

I found him a sympathetic, and strangely believable, middle-aged dad. Full Review

Stephen Whitty
April 17, 2009
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger

Can't we just watch Freaky Friday again? Really, I'd take either version at this point. Full Review

Tom Long
April 17, 2009
Tom Long, Detroit News

It could be better, it could be worse. Full Review

Stephanie Zacharek
April 17, 2009
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

17 Again takes a while to get cooking, and at times it just feels like a pale imitation of 13 Going on 30. Still, it's often breezily entertaining, partly thanks to Efron, who certainly knows how to b... Full Review

Lisa Kennedy
April 17, 2009
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post

If you're looking for the performance that might one day be characterized as Efron's embarrassing breakout role, this is a good bet. Full Review

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    • Ned Gold: Okay, that's not safe or sanitary. That's your can now. We'll label it like that.
    • Ned Gold: I think our hands just made a baby.
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