13 Going on 30

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13 Going on 30

PG-13

Released Apr 14, 2004

1h 37m

Romance

Comedy

Fantasy

Drama

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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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Rachel LaBonte

Screen Rant

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.

Rated: 8/10

Jan 13, 2025

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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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J L

More of a chick flick but something for the guys too.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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Alexander S

13 Going on 30 was a quintessential, charming, and invigorating romantic comedy from the 2000s, showcasing Jennifer Garner’s most iconic performance of her illustrious career. Grading: B+

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/25

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William B

This movie is actually good. Nice comedy and cast.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/25

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Maxwell C

Ariana Grande’s “Thank U, Next” music video makes a lot more sense now. I cannot believe it took me this long to finally watch this movie. It is everything rom com should want to be AND it’s set in nyc AND the fashion is everything. Jennifer Garner is a national treasure. We always are focused on the future and never live in the present, and this film perfectly showcases that. The Vienna sequence made me BAWL. I can’t wait to watch this movie over and over and over again.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Cork B

Doesn't try to be what it is not. Yeah, it is overly sentimental, but it really does a great job with that whole 'Big' thing. Maybe Big did it better, but this has a soft spot for me.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Dionisis T

Couldn't love a romantic comedy so much like this one!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/28/24

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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, 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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