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Edge of Seventeen
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Edge of Seventeen

Jun 11, 1999
1h 44m
★ 6.5

Overview

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

Genres

Comedy
Drama
Romance

Production Companies

Blue Streak Films
Luna Pictures

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Edge of Seventeen Trailers

Cast

Chris Stafford

Eric Hunter

Chris Stafford

Tina Holmes

Maggie

Tina Holmes

Andersen Gabrych

Rod

Andersen Gabrych

John Eby

Dad

John Eby

Stephanie McVay

Bonnie Hunter

Stephanie McVay

Lea DeLaria

Angie

Lea DeLaria

Antonio Carriero

Andy

Antonio Carriero

Jason Lockhart

Steve

Jason Lockhart

Tony Maietta

Gregg

Tony Maietta

Jeff Fryer

Jonathon

Jeff Fryer

Kevin Joseph Kelly

Chuckie

Kevin Joseph Kelly

Mark Gates

Foodtown

Mark Gates