Try Seventeen (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2002, Try Seventeen is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jeffrey Porter, running about 96 minutes. “You're only seventeen once. For Jones Dillon, it's one time too many.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Try Seventeen stars Laura Vandervoort as Leanne, Devon Bostick as Mary's Son, Elijah Wood as Jones and Franka Potente as Jane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Try Seventeen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Try Seventeen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Try Seventeen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Try Seventeen (2002)?
- In US, Try Seventeen is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Try Seventeen worth watching?
- Try Seventeen holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Try Seventeen?
- Try Seventeen stars Laura Vandervoort, Devon Bostick, Elijah Wood, Franka Potente and Mandy Moore.
- When was Try Seventeen released?
- Try Seventeen was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.