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13 Going on 30

Play trailer 2:25 Poster for 13 Going on 30 PG-13 2004 1h 37m Romance Comedy Fantasy Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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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 03/26/2020
A few laughs, but the premise is not developed with much comic flair. Go to Full Review Keith Phipps AV Club 03/26/2020
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. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Common Sense Media 08/26/2010
4/5
Touching and hilarious Jennifer Garner romcom. Go to Full Review Rachel LaBonte Screen Rant 01/13/2025
8/10
On top of its great premise and romance, 13 Going on 30 is a wonderful celebration of girlhood and staying true to yourself in the face of growing up. Go to Full Review Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast 05/06/2024
Mark Ruffalo has charm to spare. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 10/30/2021
3/4
Jennifer Garner possesses the flair and instincts of a screwball comedienne. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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JJ . @jackk5655 Jul 17 A Feel good movie for sure See more diogo13 T @Tua_mera Jul 11 Na verdade, estou por um fio, e esse fio são as comédias românticas dos anos 2000. See more Travis M @TMorg007 Jul 11 It was supposed to be a light hearted fun movie. Nope. They think the audience is stupid. For the people who sat through the entire movie, maybe it's accurate. For evidence I present exhibit A: Mark Ruffalo. Clearly this miserable person with the irritating voice is meant to torture any poor soul who just wanted some entertainment. Gotcha! You got Ruffalo'd. The good news is we can all learn from our mistake and never subject ourselves to watching a movie with this clown ever again. Lesson learned. See more Fantazynerd 1 @RT48179632 Jul 4 A movie that can really hit you See more James E. @JamesE167 Jun 26 This is a decently fun movie with a relatively naive but hopeful message. See more Adonis J. @RT16098418 Jun 22 I enjoy how there are even small lessons thrown into the movie, such as not taking for granted who cares for you! I thought a high point was when Jenna crawled back into her parent’s bed, realizing that she didn’t appreciate her family for a time. See more Read all reviews
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Gary Winick

Director

Jennifer Garner

Jenna Rink

Mark Ruffalo

Matt Flamhaff

Judy Greer

Lucy

Andy Serkis

Richard

Kathy Baker

Beverly Rink

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13 Going on 30

Director Gary Winick on the set of Revolution Studios' be-careful-what-you-wish-for romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. (l to r) Producers Donna Arkoff Roth, Susan Arnold and Gina Matthews on the set of Revolution Studios' be-careful-what-you-wish-for romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. Jennifer Garner, center-left, and Mark Ruffalo, center-right, star in Revolution Studios' be-careful-what-you-wish-for romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. Jennifer Garner, center, stars in Revolution Studios' be-careful-what-you-wish-for romantic comedy 13 Going on 30 Christa Allen and Sean Marquette star as the young Jenna and Matt in Revolution Studios' be-careful-what-you-wish-for romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. (l to r) Jennifer Garner, Marcia DeBonis and Susan Egan star in Revolution Studios' be-careful-what-you-wish-for romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. Director Gary Winick, left, and Mark Ruffalo on the set of Revolution Studios' be-careful-what-you-wish-for romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. Jennifer Garner and director Gary Winick on the set of Revolution Studios' be-careful-what-you-wish-for romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. Director Gary Winick on the set of Revolution Studios' be-careful-what-you-wish-for romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. (l to r) Jennifer Garner, Judy Greer and director Gary Winick on the set of Revolution Studios' be-careful-what-you-wish-for romantic comedy 13 Going on 30. View more photos

Movie Info

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, Sony Pictures Television, Thirteen Productions LLC
Rating
PG-13 (Some Sexual Content|Brief Drug References)
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Drama
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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