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The Edge of Seventeen

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Why people love it

The Edge of Seventeen (2016) stuck because it commits to its comedy premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Kelly Fremon Craig's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The comedy and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 45m · ★ 7.2

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  1. 96match

    1.Lady Bird (2017)

    ★ 7.3 · Drama · Comedy · 1h 34m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Edge of Seventeen clicked for you, Lady Bird (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Cinemax Amazon Channel
    • Cinemax Apple TV Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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  2. 94match

    2.10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

    ★ 7.6 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Edge of Seventeen clicked for you, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Disney Plus
    • Hulu
    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    3.The Big Sick (2017)

    ★ 7.3 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If The Edge of Seventeen clicked for you, The Big Sick (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.The First Time (2012)

    ★ 7.0 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 35m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Edge of Seventeen clicked for you, The First Time (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • MGM Plus
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.What If (2013)

    ★ 6.7 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Edge of Seventeen clicked for you, What If (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    + Save for later
  6. 86match

    6.The Half of It (2020)

    ★ 7.1 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Edge of Seventeen clicked for you, The Half of It (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    + Save for later
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    7.Ghost World (2001)

    ★ 7.1 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 51m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Edge of Seventeen clicked for you, Ghost World (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    + Save for later
  8. 82match

    8.Benny & Joon (1993)

    ★ 7.0 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 38m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Edge of Seventeen clicked for you, Benny & Joon (1993) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    9.Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996)

    ★ 7.1 · Comedy · Drama · 1h 28m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Edge of Seventeen clicked for you, Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    • Fandango At Home(Buy)
    + Save for later
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    10.Am I OK? (2024)

    ★ 6.3 · Comedy · Romance · Drama · 1h 26m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Edge of Seventeen clicked for you, Am I OK? (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • HBO Max
    • HBO Max Amazon Channel
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FAQ

What should I watch after The Edge of Seventeen?
Try Lady Bird, 10 Things I Hate About You, The Big Sick—each shares DNA with The Edge of Seventeen while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Edge of Seventeen?
The Edge of Seventeen (2016) is best described as Comedy, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Edge of Seventeen worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.2/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this comedy lane.

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