Being 17
Quand on a 17 ans
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.
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Where can I watch Being 17 in the United States?
Being 17 is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Being 17 for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Being 17 needs a subscription to Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Being 17?
Being 17 scores 6.8 on The Movie Database, 7.2 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 81 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Being 17?
Being 17 stars Sandrine Kiberlain, Kacey Mottet Klein, Corentin Fila, Alexis Loret, and Jean Fornerod. André Téchiné is the director.
How long is Being 17?
Being 17 runs 1h 56m (116 minutes).
When did Being 17 come out?
Being 17 was released on February 27, 2016.
Which studio made Being 17?
Being 17 was produced by Wild Bunch, Fidélité Films, and France 2 Cinéma in France.
How much did Being 17 make at the box office?
Being 17 grossed $2,000,000 worldwide.
What languages is Being 17 in?
Being 17 is in French and Spanish, and its original language is French.
What language is Being 17 in?
Being 17 is in French, and its original title is Quand on a 17 ans.
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