Seventeen Again
Cat and Gene have been divorced for several years. They are both visiting their son and their grandchildren, Sydney and Willie. Willie's a genius who develops a formula that makes who uses it young again, it inadvertently spills into some soap that Willie places in his grandparents room. When each of them uses it they finds themselves 17 again. Willie had to find a way to reverse the process but will his grandparents want to be old again?
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Plot Summary
A magical amulet causes a divorced couple, who are trying to reconcile and deal with their teenage children's issues, to revert to their 17-year-old selves. They must relive their high school years and navigate the complexities of adolescence and family dynamics while trying to fix their past mistakes and find their way back to their present lives.
Critical Reception
Seventeen Again was primarily a made-for-television movie that received a mixed reception. It was noted for its charming premise and performances, particularly from its younger cast members, but was also criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on fantasy tropes common in family films of its era.
What Reviewers Say
- Appreciated for its lighthearted family-friendly fantasy elements.
- The premise of reliving teenage years was seen as a potentially relatable, albeit fantastical, scenario.
- Criticized by some for its conventional plot and execution.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this made-for-television film.
Fun Fact
The film stars figure skater Tara Lipinski in one of her first major acting roles after her Olympic gold medal win.
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