---
title: "Seventeen Again"
year: 2000
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/seventeen-again-2000"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 52051
imdb_id: "tt0194422"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 43
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Seventeen Again (2000) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/seventeen-again-2000

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Seventeen Again is an American fantasy comedy television movie that first aired on November 12, 2000. The film follows the story of Cat and Gene, a couple who have been divorced for several years. While visiting their son and their grandchildren, Sydney and Willie, the pair finds their lives unexpectedly transformed. Willie, a young genius, develops a formula designed to make people young again. The substance inadvertently spills into soap that Willie places in his grandparents' room. After using the soap, Cat and Gene both find themselves seventeen years old again. As the plot progresses, Willie must work to find a way to reverse the process. This leaves the central characters to grapple with the consequences of their transformation and decide whether they truly wish to return to their original ages. The film was later released on DVD on April 9, 2002, and was included as a bonus feature on the Sister, Sister complete collection box set released in March 2016. The production is categorized as a comedy, drama, family, and fantasy film with a runtime of one hour and thirty-seven minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Aspire TV Amazon Channel | The CW | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jeffrey W. Byrd
- **Networks / Studios**: Showtime Networks

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Tia Mowry** as *Sydney Donovan*
- **Tamera Mowry-Housley** as *Young Cat Donovan*
- **Tahj Mowry** as *Willie Donovan*
- **Robert Hooks** as *Grandpa Gene Donovan*
- **Maia Campbell** as *Ashley*
- **Hope Clarke** as *Grandma Cat Donovan*
- **Mark Taylor** as *Young Gene Donovan*
- **Merwin Mondesir** as *Todd*
- **Phillip Jarrett** as *Barry*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Seventeen Again online?
Seventeen Again is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Aspire TV Amazon Channel, The Roku Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Seventeen Again worth watching?
Seventeen Again holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 43 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging TV Movie, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Seventeen Again and when was it released?
Seventeen Again is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2000. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Seventeen Again?
Seventeen Again was directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Seventeen Again — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/52051)
- [Seventeen Again - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seventeen_Again)
- [Seventeen Again (TV Movie 2000) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0194422/fullcredits/)
- [Seventeen Again (2000) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/52051-seventeen-again/cast)

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