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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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Mitchell S @Mitchstur May 18 It exceeded my expectations!!! It's feel-good, has good themes of redemption, and had me crying in some parts!! See more Thyaagu C @Thyaagu Mar 25 Convincing, soulful, heartwarming, wholesome, spray of life lessons... this movie has everything. Keeps your smile on the whole time! See more Stephen C @bob25009 Mar 19 A success on home media. See more Rihannna H. @RT07733770 Feb 19 I liked this, the story was so cute and good! See more Jack G @Gump.jack Jan 5 mental maturity trumps age.Young,most of us looked up to adult glamour;grown,most still keep their youthful spirit.To my surprise,Matt was still in love with her while being engaged to another woman,and he called off the engagement the second she reached out See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Dec 5 A fantastic and unique comedy that is worth the watch! 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)