The Edge of Seventeen - wikipedia The Edge of Seventeen This article is about the 2016 film. For the 1998 film, see Edge of Seventeen ( film ). For the Stevie Nicks song, see Edge of Seventeen. For the short story, see Alexandra Sokoloff. The Edge of Seventeen Theatrical release poster Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig Produced by James L. Brooks Richard Sakai Julie Ansell Kelly Fremon Craig Written by Kelly Fremon Craig Starring Hailee Steinfeld Woody Harrelson Blake Jenner Kyra Sedgwick Haley Lu Richardson Hayden Szeto Music by Atli Örvarsson Cinematography Doug Emmett Edited by Tracey Wadmore - Smith Production company Gracie Films Huayi Brothers Pictures Tang Media Productions Virgin Produced Distributed by STXfilms Release date September 16, 2016 ( 2016 - 09 - 16 ) ( TIFF ) November 18, 2016 ( 2016 - 11 - 18 ) ( United States ) Running time 104 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $9 million Box office $18.8 million The Edge of Seventeen is a 2016 American coming - of - age comedy - drama film written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig. The film stars Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson, Kyra Sedgwick, and Haley Lu Richardson. Principal photography began on October 21, 2015, in Vancouver and ended on December 3, 2015. The film premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2016, and was theatrically released on November 18, 2016, by STXfilms. It received positive reviews, with Steinfeld 's performance being critically lauded, and grossed over $18 million. Contents 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 4 Release 4.1 Box office 4.2 Critical response 4.3 Accolades 4.4 Notes 5 References 6 External links Plot In October 2015, Nadine Franklin ( Hailee Steinfeld ), a high school junior in the suburbs of Portland, confides to her school teacher Mr. Bruner ( Woody Harrelson ) that she plans to commit suicide. Her threats and his responses illustrate their unique, bantering, relationship. Nadine narrates : By age seven, differences between Nadine and her more popular older brother Darian ( Blake Jenner ) are already obvious. Nadine has a tempestuous relationship with her overly dramatic and image conscious mother Mona ( Kyra Sedgwick ) who seems to favor her brother, while Nadine 's father, Tom ( Eric Keenleyside ) is the only immediate member she feels close to. At age 13, Nadine is buoyed by her relationships with her best friend Krista ( Haley Lu Richardson ) and her father. Nadine 's father suffers a fatal heart attack while driving. As a result of her father 's death, Nadine 's life turns upside down. Up to the time Nadine is 17, Krista was the only `` good part '' of her life. One night, Nadine and Krista get drunk, while Darian throws a pool party. Nadine falls asleep, and wakes up to find Krista in bed with Darian who is naked. Krista tries to fix things, but Nadine is tormented about her best friend being with her brother. Krista and Darian think to break it off, but he ends up asking her to be his girlfriend. Nadine feels desperately alone and resorts to her classmate Erwin Kim ( Hayden Szeto ), who has a crush on her. She discovers that although he is awkward, he has a great sense of humor and is kind. Nadine, however, is attracted to older student Nick Mossman ( Alexander Calvert ), whom she has only met once. Later, Darian invites Krista to a house party, who insists Nadine join them. When they arrive, Krista is introduced to other students, who invite Krista and Darian to play beer pong, leaving Nadine to her own devices. After several failed attempts at talking to others at the party, Nadine goes outside and sits on the porch bench with another partygoer, who remarks how inferior Nadine seems compared to her popular, athletic brother. This conversation drives Nadine to leave the party without Krista or Darian. Nadine then calls Erwin and asks him if he 'd like to go with her to the amusement park in which he tries to kiss her, but turns into a comedy of awkwardness and at the end of the night Nadine tells him he 's a great guy. Krista confronts Nadine for ignoring her the night before, so Nadine makes her choose between herself and Darian. Krista does not want to choose, and Nadine angrily tells Krista their friendship is over. At school, Mr. Bruner has become Nadine 's go - to person for support. He lets her vent her anger at him, but afterwards, as a way to guilt her, reveals that she is his favorite student. Erwin and Nadine spend the evening in his heated swimming pool. Although Erwin is wealthy, his parents conduct business overseas for much of the year and he has become lonely. Nadine learns that he is an animation filmmaker and accepts his invitation to their school 's short - film festival. One morning as Mona drives Nadine to school they have an argument that results in Mona taking her to work with her. At the place Mona works at Nadine ends up in an argument with her mother about her father, and Nadine steals Mona 's keys and drives away. In the heat of the moment, she writes a sexually explicit text to Nick, but decides against sending it. Nonetheless, she accidentally hits `` send '', and is mortified. The film returns to the present, and Mr. Bruner tries to keep Nadine calm about the text she sent. She receives a text from Nick, asking her to hang out that evening, exciting Nadine. Mona calls Darian, confessing that Nadine is missing, and that she has depended on her son as the father figure since Tom died. Darian leaves to find Nadine. During their date, Nick repeatedly attempts to have sex with Nadine in his car, having interpreted the text as a proposition, while she had been wanting a traditional romantic date. Embarrassed and heartbroken, Nadine runs away and calls Mr. Bruner, who drives her to his house, where they wait with his wife and baby boy until Darian arrives. Darian confesses to Nadine that although his life seems perfect, he has been secretly suffering from the pressures of having to take care of the family ever since their father died. Darian even confesses that he feels trapped and did not apply to colleges far away, and the only person who helps him smile is Krista, but even that is a problem, too, since Nadine is upset that Krista is with him. Nadine confesses to her brother that she has been dealing with self - hatred, intensified by her jealousy of him. For the first time, the two hug and their feud ends. Nadine readies herself for the school 's film festival. Nadine walks downstairs on her way out and is welcomed by Darian and Krista, and the two girls agree to catch up later. Mona fears that Nadine has run away. Realizing that her mother is worried, Nadine sends her a text saying that she is safe. Mona decides to trust her word. Erwin 's animated film is a story about a green alien boy who falls in love with a girl at high school, but is rejected by her. Realizing the metaphor, Nadine apologizes to Erwin for taking so long to accept his love. Erwin is congratulated by his colleagues. When he introduces Nadine to them, she greets them with a smile, finally opening up to others. Cast Hailee Steinfeld as Nadine Franklin, Darian 's younger sister, and Mona and Tom 's daughter Haley Lu Richardson as Krista, Nadine 's best friend and Darian 's girlfriend. Blake Jenner as Darian Franklin, Nadine 's older brother and Mona and Tom 's son, Krista 's boyfriend. Woody Harrelson as Mr. Bruner, a high school teacher and Greer 's husband Hayden Szeto as Erwin Kim, Nadine 's awkward admirer Kyra Sedgwick as Mona Franklin, Tom 's wife and Darian and Nadine 's mother Eric Keenleyside as Tom Franklin, Mona 's husband and Darian and Nadine 's father Alexander Calvert as Nick Mossman, boy who Nadine likes Production Writer / director Kelly Fremon Craig sent a copy of the screenplay to producer James L. Brooks, hoping that Brooks would produce the film. Craig recalled, `` I had written a spec version of this film, and had been just an insane fan of Jim 's for years and years. He was the crazy longshot I took in the beginning ! And one I never thought would actually work. But I sent him the script and he ended up taking on the project. '' The Edge of Seventeen is Craig 's directorial debut. She also produced the film. On August 4, 2015, Hailee Steinfeld was cast in the film to play the lead role, while Richard Sakai was also attached as a producer of the film. On September 24, 2015, Woody Harrelson and Kyra Sedgwick joined the film 's cast, with Harrelson playing the role of a high school teacher and Sedgwick as the main character 's mother. On October 6, 2015, Blake Jenner was cast in the film as Nadine 's older brother, a popular and handsome soccer player who begins dating Nadine 's best friend Krista. Hayden Szeto was cast in the film as Erwin Kim, Nadine 's earnest classmate, who fumbles several attempts to win her affection through much of the story. Haley Lu Richardson joined the film to play the role of best friend Krista. Principal photography on the film began on October 21, 2015, in Hollywood North, then in Anaheim, California. Filming also took place in the Metro Vancouver area, then at Guildford Park Secondary School and near Guildford Town Centre in Surrey, British Columbia. Port Moody was also shown, with the film festival taking place in City Hall. Filming wrapped on December 3, 2015. Release The Edge of Seventeen, distributed by STX Entertainment, was originally scheduled to be released on September 30, 2016, before being moved to November 18. Stage 6 Films and Sony Pictures Releasing International handle some distribution rights to the film outside the United States. Box Office The Edge of Seventeen grossed $14.4 million in the United States and Canada and $4.4 million in other territories for a total of $18.8 million, against a production budget of $9 million. In North America, the film was released alongside the openings of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Bleed for This, as well as the wide expansions of Moonlight and Billy Lynn 's Long Halftime Walk, and was initially expected to gross around $8 million from 1,900 theaters. However, after grossing $1.8 million on its first day, weekend projections were lowered to $4 -- 5 million ; it ended up opening with $4.8 million, finishing number seven at the box office. Critical response The film received critical acclaim. On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 95 % based on 178 reviews, with an average rating of 7.8 / 10. The site 's critical consensus reads, `` The Edge of Seventeen 's sharp script - and Hailee Steinfeld 's outstanding lead performance - make this more than just another coming - of - age dramedy. '' On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 77 out of 100, based on 38 critics, indicating `` generally favorable reviews ''. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of `` A - '' on an A+ to F scale. IGN reviewer Alex Welch gave the film an 8 / 10, saying, `` Kelly Fremon Craig 's The Edge of Seventeen is a pitch - perfect portrait of youth, and the struggles of learning to accept yourself for who you are. It 'll have you laughing and crying, sometimes in the same scene, and never feels anything other than sincere and authentic. '' Accolades List of awards and nominations Award Date of ceremony Recipient ( s ) Result Ref ( s ) Austin Film Critics Association December 28, 2016 Best First Film The Edge of Seventeen Nominated Chicago Film Critics Association December 15, 2016 Most Promising Filmmaker Kelly Fremon Craig Nominated Critics ' Choice Awards December 11, 2016 Best Young Performer Hailee Steinfeld Nominated Best Actress in a Comedy Nominated Best Comedy Kelly Fremon Craig Nominated Detroit Film Critics Society December 19, 2016 Best Film The Edge of Seventeen Nominated Best Breakthrough Kelly Fremon Craig ( director and screenwriter ) Won Directors Guild of America Awards February 4, 2017 Outstanding Directing -- First - Time Feature Film Kelly Fremon Craig Nominated Golden Globe Awards January 8, 2017 Best Actress -- Motion Picture Comedy or Musical Hailee Steinfeld Nominated Golden Tomato Awards January 12, 2017 Best Comedy Movie 2016 The Edge of Seventeen 5th Place MTV Movie & TV Awards May 7, 2017 Movie of the Year Nominated Best Actor in a Movie Hailee Steinfeld Nominated New York Film Critics Circle December 1, 2016 Best First Film Kelly Fremon Craig Won Teen Choice Awards August 13, 2017 Choice Movie : Drama The Edge Of Seventeen Nominated Choice Movie Actress : Drama Hailee Steinfeld Nominated Toronto Film Critics Association December 11, 2016 Best First Feature The Edge of Seventeen Runner - up Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association December 5, 2016 Best Youth Performance Hailee Steinfeld Nominated Women Film Critics Circle December 19, 2016 Best Young Actress Won Notes Jump up ^ Tied with Trey Edward Shults for Krisha. References ^ Jump up to : `` The Edge of Seventeen ( 2016 ) ''. Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 10, 2017. Jump up ^ Hilary Hughes ( 2016 - 09 - 17 ). `` Did Hailee Steinfeld 's ' The Edge of Seventeen ' Just Become The Next Great Teen Movie ? ''. MTV. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 26. Jump up ^ `` Hailee Steinfeld 's own teenage experience informed The Edge of Seventeen ''. Toronto Star, November 19, 2016. Ryan Portr Jump up ^ Anthony D'Alessandro, `` ' The Edge Of Seventeen ' Moves To November After Being Selected As TIFF 's Closing - Night Gala, '' Deadline.com, August 10, 2016 ^ Jump up to : Ford, Rebecca ( August 4, 2015 ). `` Hailee Steinfeld to Star in STX 's Coming - of - Age Drama ( Exclusive ) ''. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 31, 2015. ^ Jump up to : Busch, Anita ( December 11, 2015 ). `` STX Slots Two Comedies & A Horror Film For 2016 ''. Deadline. Retrieved December 31, 2015. ^ Jump up to : A. Lincoln, Ross ( October 6, 2015 ). `` Blake Jenner Joins Hailee Steinfeld In STX Coming - Of - Age Drama ''. Deadline. Retrieved December 31, 2015. ^ Jump up to : Ford, Rebecca ( September 24, 2015 ). `` Woody Harrelson, Kyra Sedgwick Join STX 's Coming - of - Age Comedy ( Exclusive ) ''. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 31, 2015. Jump up ^ Zacharias, Ramona ( November 18, 2016 ). `` James L. Brooks and Kelly Fremon Craig on The Edge of Seventeen ''. Creative Screenwriting. Retrieved November 21, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Besties with Hailee Steinfeld starts filming in Vancouver ''. What 's Filming ?. October 21, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015. Jump up ^ `` On the Set 10 / 22 / 15 : Tom Hiddleston Starts on ' Kong : Skull Island, Nina Dobrev Starts on ' Crash Pad ' ''. SSN Insider. October 23, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015. Jump up ^ `` INDIE : Coming - of - Age Film BESTIES With Pop Star Hailee Steinfeld Starts Filming in Vancouver ''. yvrshoots.com. October 24, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015. Jump up ^ `` On the Set for 12 / 4 / 15 : Gal Gadot Grabs Her Lasso for ' Wonder Woman ', Brad Pitt Wraps ' War Machine ', ' Resident Evil ' Team Finish Final Chapter ''. SSN Insider. December 4, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2015. Jump up ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony ( August 10, 2016 ). `` ' The Edge Of Seventeen ' Moves To November After Being Selected As TIFF 's Closing - Night Gala ''. Deadline.com. Retrieved November 24, 2016. Jump up ^ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1878870/companycredits Jump up ^ `` ' Fantastic Beasts ' Box Office To Wolf Down As Much As $200 M+ Worldwide : Weekend Preview ''. Deadline.com. Jump up ^ `` ' Fantastic Beasts ' Gobbles Up Teen Girl, Vinny Paz & ' Billy Lynn '... But Is ' Potter ' Spinoff Big Enough For A New Franchise ? ''. 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Jump up ^ `` La La Land Leads with 12 Nominations for the 22nd Annual Critics ' Choice Awards ''. Critics ' Choice. December 1, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016. Jump up ^ Graham, Adam ( December 14, 2016 ). `` Local critics : ' Moonlight ', ' Manchester ' best of 2016 ''. The Detroit News. Retrieved December 15, 2016. Jump up ^ Hipes, Patrick. `` DGA TV Awards Nominations : ' Stranger Things ', ' Westworld ' & ' Atlanta ' On List ; Docus Include ' OJ : Made In America ' ''. Deadline. Retrieved January 11, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Golden Globes 2017 : The Complete List of Nominations ''. The Hollywood Reporter. December 12, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016. Jump up ^ `` Golden Tomato Awards - Best of 2016 ''. Rotten Tomatoes. 12 January 2017. Jump up ^ `` Get Out Leads the Nominations for MTV 's First Ever Movie & TV Awards ''. PEOPLE.com. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2017. Jump up ^ `` New York Film Critics Circle Awards 2016 ''. New York Film Critics Circle. 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Question: who plays darien in the edge of seventeen
Answer: Blake Jenner