13 Going on 30

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13 Going on 30

PG-13

Released Apr 14, 2004

1h 37m

Romance

Comedy

Fantasy

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A girl who's sick of the social strictures of junior high is transformed into a grownup overnight. In this feel-good fairy tale, teenager Jenna (Christa B. Allen) wants a boyfriend, and when she's unable to find one, she fantasizes about being a well-adjusted adult. Suddenly, her secret desire becomes a reality, and she is transformed into a 30-year-old (Jennifer Garner). But adulthood, with its own set of male-female challenges, isn't as easy as it looks.

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Critics Consensus

Although the plot leaves a lot to be desired, 13 Going on 30 will tug at your inner teenager's heartstrings thanks in large part to a dazzling performance from Jennifer Garner.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

A few laughs, but the premise is not developed with much comic flair.

Mar 26, 2020

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Keith Phipps

AV Club

Apart from the moment when Garner unselfconsciously flirts with a 13-year-old boy, the film is pretty much devoid of comic spark, and though it seems to have sweet intentions, it keeps sending mixed messages.

Mar 26, 2020

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Touching and hilarious Jennifer Garner romcom.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 26, 2010

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Don Shanahan

Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast

Mark Ruffalo has charm to spare.

May 6, 2024

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jennifer Garner possesses the flair and instincts of a screwball comedienne.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 30, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

There are some neat lessons here, but they unfortunately get lost inside the wooden writing and character development.

Rated: 2.0/4.0

Sep 24, 2020

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Ishi A

Definitely a feel-good movie! Must see! It never gets old. 👍👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/15/24

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Fabrícia F

Do sonho a quebra de expectativa. A realidade de uma jovem muda drasticamente ao transportá-la para o futuro cumprindo o desejo do seu aniversário de treze anos. Mas a realidade lhe ensina que nem tudo o que queremos é algo bom e que pular etapas da vida é prejudicial. Divertido, leve, criativo, reflexivo.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Tamara M

I hope many movies like this again to have 🩷

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/19/24

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Catarina W

reassistiria, mas não gostei tanto (estranho da minha parte)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/20/24

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Alana F

Such a fire movie, made me shed a tear or two. Must watch, you won’t regret it 😼

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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John A

A creative little premise that doesn't lead to the emotionally significant crescendos one might expect. Garner and Ruffalo more or less 'make' the picture.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/20/24

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Synopsis

A girl who's sick of the social strictures of junior high is transformed into a grownup overnight. In this feel-good fairy tale, teenager Jenna (Christa B. Allen) wants a boyfriend, and when she's unable to find one, she fantasizes about being a well-adjusted adult. Suddenly, her secret desire becomes a reality, and she is transformed into a 30-year-old (Jennifer Garner). But adulthood, with its own set of male-female challenges, isn't as easy as it looks.

Director: Gary Winick
Producer: Susan Arnold, Gina Matthews, Donna Arkoff Roth
Screenwriter: Josh Goldsmith, Rita Hsiao, Cathy Yuspa
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Revolution Studios, Thirteen Productions LLC
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Content|Brief Drug References)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 14, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 16, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $56.0M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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