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Director: Burr Steers
Actors: Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, Leslie Mann
PlotMike O'Donnell is a middle-aged man whose life has not turned out as he had hoped. His marriage is falling apart, his relationship with his teenage kids is strained, and he's stuck in a dead-end job. One night, after visiting his high school and reminiscing about his glory days as a star basketball player, he inexplicably finds himself transformed into his 17-year-old self. Now a teenager again, Mike enrolls in the same high school his children attend, hoping to use this second chance to make better life choices and possibly rekindle the dreams he once had.
As a high school student, Mike gains insight into his children's struggles and starts to reconnect with them, all while trying to navigate the complexities of teenage life. He also takes this opportunity to set right the mistakes he made in his past, though he soon realizes that improving his current life is not as simple as it seems. With the wisdom of an adult but the appearance of a teenager, Mike must juggle high school dynamics, family drama, and the possibility of rekindling his relationships, particularly with his estranged wife, if he is to return to his original age and fix his future.
Writers: Jason Filardi
Release Date: 17 Apr 2009
Runtime: 102 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
17 Again offers decent entertainment with strong video transfer and audio, buoyed by enjoyable supporting performances; worth a rental for genre fans.
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