Edge of Seventeen

Edge of Seventeen

1999 · 104 min · ★ 6.5 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

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

Directed by David Moreton · Written by Todd Stephens

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