Nadine discovers her popular older brother, Darian, is dating her lifelong and only best friend, Krista.
Amidst her spiral, she finds unexpected mentorship from her sarcastic history teacher, Mr. Bruner, and starts a tentative, awkward friendship with a thoughtful classmate, Erwin Kim. Core Themes & Critical Analysis The Edge of Seventeen (2016)
Critics frequently compare the film to John Hughes' classics , though many argue it has a darker, more realistic edge. Nadine discovers her popular older brother, Darian, is
Released in 2016, is a modern coming-of-age classic directed and written by Kelly Fremon Craig in her directorial debut. Starring Hailee Steinfeld as the prickly and vulnerable Nadine Franklin, the film received widespread critical acclaim for its honest, raw, and often hilarious portrayal of the emotional turbulence of adolescence. Plot Overview Nadine discovers her popular older brother