Clever teen comedy that understands the frustrations of being a teen

| Aug 28, 2024

A surprisingly enjoyable body swap comedy. Efron is winsome in his first non-HSM vehicle and while the incest storyline is cringey, he and Mann have great chemistry. Far too much Lennon, however.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 9, 2024

The relatability and vulnerability that Perry brings to Mike are what truly elevates 17 Again.

| Nov 3, 2023

Here’s the shocker: the movie is pretty good, no matter how many times you’ve seen the whole body-switch phenomenon, and no matter how silly the MacGuffin.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 5, 2023

Yes, we've seen this shtick before, but Efron's charm is effortless, Mann is dependably funny, and Lennon's sci-fi obsessed dork almost steals the show when, posing as Mike's father, he tries to woo the school's starchy principal.

| Nov 21, 2020

Seems an odd choice for Efron in his stated goal to become a serious adult actor.

| Original Score: 2.5/4.0 | Sep 22, 2020

A pleasantly predictable body-swap comedy. Nothing more, nothing less.

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Jun 6, 2020

17 Again may be somewhat derivative in terms of its set-up and execution, but it's light, breezy and enjoyable enough thanks to the strength of all those on screen.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 29, 2019

Having previously shown that he can dance with the best of them, Efron now proves that he can act as well.

| Nov 1, 2018

Endearingly funny.

| Dec 14, 2017

The good news is Efron can carry a movie on his own; he just needs to be more picky about what he chooses ... despite some good scenes, the script is too lazy for anyone to really save.

| Original Score: 5/10 | Mar 3, 2011

It knows it has one thing going for it: teen idol Zac Efron. So it shows off that boy from beginning to end: shaggy hair, dreamy eyes, etc. ... '17 Again' is a virtual Efronathon, and I can't imagine his fans complaining.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Sep 10, 2009

Efron's adequate but completely anonymous work keep this from achieving true liftoff.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Aug 31, 2009

17 Again is a reasonably entertaining time at the theater, offering something both for youngsters ... and for their parents.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 30, 2009

While it's not in the same classic league, the movie has a nice Back to the Future vibe to it.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 15, 2009

...ultimately fits comfortably within the pantheon of above-average body-switching comedies.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 14, 2009

Efron, whose biggest onscreen drawback is his ever-changing '60s mod hairdo, owns almost every moment, milking the minimal laughs available while playing up the material's maudlin strengths.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 9, 2009

It's cute and sweet and generally inoffensive.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Aug 9, 2009

Zac Efron couldn't ask for a more flattering breakout vehicle than the charming 17 Again

| Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 7, 2009

I'd never be 17 again.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 3, 2009