The Thirteenth Year

TV-G

1999

1h 35m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

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54%

1,000+ Ratings

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As a boy (Chez Starbuck) approaches adolescence he grows scales and fins, communicates with fish and breathes underwater.

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Claire McNear

The Ringer

If that’s not the fantasy of the entire DCOM viewership, I don’t know what is...

Apr 25, 2023

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Tracey Petherick

Common Sense Media

With a little bit of jeopardy, some social observation, and a few laughs, this is a perfectly acceptable family comedy in the made-for-TV mold.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 14, 2021

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Amanda the Jedi

Amanda the Jedi (Youtube)

If you didn't experience the Disney merman movie as a child, you simply missed out. A quirky coming of age story that always felt perfect on those weekend afternoons.

Jul 4, 2021

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TurtleBoi B

Cody and Jess were CLEARLY kissing and I won't take any other opinion

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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Audience Member

This movie about a kid with an ideal life suddenly goes upside-down really is Disney Channel's specialty and this movie is prime example being able to blend the hero's journey with conflict, depth, heart, and acceptance of identity this movie really leaves your heart full and inspired.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

I really really love it so much

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Audience Member

I loved this movie. The actors portrayed the already interesting characters well. It was a movie that didn't rush the transformation and the look of the scales was very real and made this movie all the more convincing. This was an overall good movie which I enjoy watching

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

Anything can happen when you turn 13.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Duwayne Dunham

Director

Chez Starbuck

Cody Griffin

Justin Jon Ross

Jess Wheatley

Courtnee Draper

Sam

Brent Briscoe

Big John Wheatley

Tim Redwine

Sean Marshall

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Synopsis

As a boy (Chez Starbuck) approaches adolescence he grows scales and fins, communicates with fish and breathes underwater.

Director: Duwayne Dunham
Producer: Mike Jacobs Jr., Heidi Wall
Screenwriter: Robert L. Baird, Kelly Senecal, Jenny Arata
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Rating: TV-G
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 24, 2017
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Stereo

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