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"17 Again" (2009)

What would you do if you got a second shot at life? Class of 1989, Mike O'Donnell is a star on his high school basketball court with a college scout in the stands and a bright future in his grasp. But instead, he decides to throw it all away to share his life with his girlfriend Scarlett and the baby he just learned they are expecting. Almost 20 years later, Mike's glory days are decidedly behind him. His marriage to Scarlett has fallen apart, he has been passed over for a promotion at work, his teenage kids think he is a loser, and he has been reduced to crashing with his high school nerd-turned-techno-billionaire best friend Ned. But Mike is given another chance when he is miraculously transformed back to the age of 17. Unfortunately, Mike may look 17 again, but his thirtysomething outlook is totally uncool in the class of 2009. And in trying to recapture his best years, Mike could lose the best things that ever happened to him.
Zac Efron, Matthew Perry and Cast Discuss "17 Again"
Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, Thomas Lennon, Michelle Trachtenberg and Leslie Mann talk "17 Again," the comedy movie about a 30ish dad who gets to be 17 again.
"17 Again" Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the movie "17 Again" starring Zac Efron, Matthew Perry, Sterling Knight, Leslie Mann, Michelle Trachtenberg and Hunter Parrish.
"17 Again" Movie Review
"17 Again" isn’t ground-breaking cinema. The story’s been done many, many times before and in some cases much, much better. Still, the moral is an important one and if it gets through to even 10% of Efron’s fanbase, then I guess you could say its recycled premise was worth revisiting.
"17 Again" Exclusive Premiere Photos
Exclusive gallery of photos from the LA premiere of the New Line Cinema movie "17 Again" featuring Zac Efron, Michelle Trachtenberg, Leslie Mann, Matthew Perry, Sterling Knight, Thomas Lennon, Melora Hardin, Vanessa Hudgens, American Idol Finalists 2009, Tiya Sircar, Amanda Bynes, Judd Apatow, Fame cast, Kay Panabaker, Monique Coleman, Oleysa Rulin, and Nicole Sullivan.
On the Red Carpet - Zac Efron
It was easy to tell the minute Zac Efron arrived at the premiere of New Line Cinema's "17 Again." Efron was greeted by hundreds of screaming fans who waited for hours to catch a glimpse of one of Hollywood's hottest young actors.
On the Red Carpet - Leslie Mann Interview
Leslie Mann plays mom to two teenagers in the comedy movie "17 Again" starring Zac Efron. Mann definitely doesn't look old enough to have 17 year old kids and on the red carpet she talked about her decision to take on the role.
On the Red Carpet - Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Trachtenberg, looking gorgeous, chatted up her latest film on the red carpet at the LA premiere of "17 Again." Trachtenberg plays Zac Efron's daughter in the film - which sounds weird but fits the whole 17 again premise.
On the Red Carpet - Sterling Knight
Sterling Knight ("Sonny with a Chance") plays Zac Efron's son in the comedy movie "17 Again" from New Line Cinema. At the film's LA premiere, Knight talked about playing a guy who isn't the coolest kid in high school.
On the Red Carpet - Thomas Lennon Interview
Thomas Lennon plays one of the biggest nerds on the planet - and a billionaire - in "17 Again" starring Zac Efron and Matthew Perry. On the red carpet at the film's premiere, Lennon talked about his own nerdiness and working with Zac Efron.
On the Red Carpet - Burr Steers, Tiya Sircar and Josie Loren
It was an unseasonably cold night in LA but that didn't stop the stars of the New Line Cinema film '17 Again' from heating up the red carpet. Tiya Sircar and Josie Loren joined the cast and director Burr Steers to talk about their comedy movie.
On the Red Carpet - Melora Hardin Interview
Melora Hardin plays a high school principal in the comedy movie "17 Again" starring Zac Efron, the love interest of Billy Ray Cyrus in "Hannah Montana the Movie," and she's got her own independent film, "You," set to debut online on May 8th.
"17 Again" Videos
Trailer and video clips from the comedy movie "17 Again" with Zac Efron and Matthew Perry.
"17 Again" Movie Credits
"17 Again" cast list, MPAA rating, and release date info.
"17 Again" Poster
"Who says you're only young once?"
Funny or Die Video
Zac Efron throws a pool party and his Uncle Hank shows up to kill everyone's buzz...
Official "17 Again" Website
New Line Cinema's official site for "17 Again." Release Date: April 17, 2009

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