Being 17
2016, French. Directed by André Téchiné.
Adolescence is the only time when you learn something at all
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 392 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Being 17 is streaming on Strand Releasing in India.
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Cast & crew
- André TéchinéDirector
- Sandrine KiberlainDr. Marianne Delille
- Kacey Mottet KleinDamien Delille
- Corentin FilaThomas Chardoul
- Alexis LoretNathan Delille
- Jean FornerodJacques Chardoul
- Mama PrassinosChristine Chardoul
- Jean CorsoPaulo
- Rémi GarciaLe proviseur
- Maïté ArraizaLa prof de français
- Françoise GaillardLa prof de maths
- Nicole EllkésirProf d'histoire géographie 1
- Didier HougarouProf d'histoire géographie 2
Details
- Released
- 27 February 2016
- Original title
- Quand on a 17 ans
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Céline Sciamma, André Téchiné
- Box office
- $2M
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Being 17: quick answers
Is Being 17 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 392 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Being 17?
Being 17 runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Does Being 17 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Being 17. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Being 17 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Being 17 on?
Being 17 is streaming on Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Being 17?
If you liked Being 17, try The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Tom at the Farm, The Power of the Dog.
Who directed Being 17?
Being 17 (2016) was directed by André Téchiné and stars Sandrine Kiberlain, Kacey Mottet Klein, Corentin Fila.