Where can I watch Being 17 (2016)?

In US, Being 17 is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Being 17 worth watching?

Being 17 holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Being 17?

Being 17 stars Sandrine Kiberlain, Kacey Mottet Klein, Corentin Fila, Mama Prassinos and Alexis Loret.

When was Being 17 released?

Being 17 was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.

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Being 17 (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 2016, Being 17 is a drama film directed by André Téchiné, running about 116 minutes. “Adolescence is the only time when you learn something at all” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Damien lives with his mother Marianne, a doctor, while his father, a pilot, is on a tour of duty abroad with the French military. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in the farming community up in the mountains. The boys find themselves living together when Marianne invites Thomas to come and stay with them while his mother is ill in hospital. Damien must learn to live with the boy who terrorized him.

Who’s in it. Being 17 stars Sandrine Kiberlain as Marianne, Kacey Mottet Klein as Damien, Corentin Fila as Thomas and Mama Prassinos as Christine, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Being 17 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being 17 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Being 17 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Being 17 (2016)?: In US, Being 17 is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Being 17 worth watching?: Being 17 holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Being 17?: Being 17 stars Sandrine Kiberlain, Kacey Mottet Klein, Corentin Fila, Mama Prassinos and Alexis Loret.
When was Being 17 released?: Being 17 was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.