Try Seventeen
“You're only seventeen once. For Jones Dillon, it's one time too many.”
Synopsis
Teenager Jones has opted not to go to college and is instead renting a room in a boarding house to work on his writing skills. Soon, Jones finds himself dividing his time between two women: a young actress named Lisa and a photographer named Jane. After Jane's ex-boyfriend arrives to help her recover from a car accident, Jones begins to understand just how much he cares for her.
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Try Seventeen (2002) Official Trailer # 1 - Elijah Wood HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-03
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Elijah Wood
Jones
Franka Potente
Jane
Mandy Moore
Lisa
Debbie Harry
Ma Mabley
Elizabeth Perkins
Blanche
Chris William Martin
Steve
Aaron Pearl
Brad
Aloma Wright
Alicia
Andrew Jackson
Guy
Malcolm Scott
Randy
Frank C. Turner
Custodian
Chad Faust
Tough
Daniella Evangelista
Girlfriend
Josh Byer
Michael Roberds
Michael P. Northey
Vicky Huang
Chris Boyd
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 10, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Porter
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kephart
- Original Score
- Andrew Gross
- Original Title
- Try Seventeen
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Flirt Pictures, Capital Arts Entertainment, Millennium Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Porter
Charles Kephart
Andrew Gross
Blake T. Evans
David M. Richardson
Bradley Jenkel, Holly Wiersma, Randall Emmett, Boaz Davidson, Avi Lerner
Department Leadership Roster
Jeffrey Porter
Director
Holly Wiersma
Producer
Randall Emmett
Producer
Michele Weisler
Producer
Blake T. Evans
Director of Photography
George Furla
Producer
Mike Elliott
Producer
David M. Richardson
Editor
Charles Kephart
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Try Seventeen
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What is Try Seventeen about?
Teenager Jones has opted not to go to college and is instead renting a room in a boarding house to work on his writing skills. Soon, Jones finds himself dividing his time between two women: a young actress named Lisa and a photographer named Jane. After Jane's ex-boyfriend arrives to help her recover from a car accident, Jones begins to understand just how much he cares for her.
Who directed Try Seventeen?
Try Seventeen was directed by Jeffrey Porter.
Who stars in Try Seventeen?
The principal cast of Try Seventeen includes Elijah Wood, Franka Potente, Mandy Moore, Debbie Harry, Elizabeth Perkins.
When was Try Seventeen released and how long is it?
Try Seventeen was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Try Seventeen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Try Seventeen was composed by Andrew Gross.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Try Seventeen?
Try Seventeen holds official age classifications: CA: R; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).