13 Going on 30 (2004)

Director:

Gary Winick

Writers (WGA):

Josh Goldsmith (written by) &
Cathy Yuspa (written by)

Release Date:

23 April 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

Tagline:

For some, 13 feels like it was just yesterday. For Jenna, it was.

Plot:

A 13 year old girl plays a game on her 13th birthday and wakes up the next day as a 30 year old woman.

Plot Keywords:

Teen Angst | Friend | Best Friend | Birthday | Unrequited Love

Awards:

11 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. May 19	8:00 PM	FX
Mon. May 19	10:30 PM	FX

Cast

Jennifer Garner	...	Jenna Rink
Mark Ruffalo	...	Matt Flamhaff
Judy Greer	...	Lucy Wyman
Andy Serkis	...	Richard Kneeland
Kathy Baker	...	Bev Rink
Phil Reeves	...	Wayne Rink
Samuel Ball	...	Alex Carlson
Marcia DeBonis	...	Arlene
Christa B. Allen	...	Young Jenna
Sean Marquette	...	Young Matt
Kiersten Warren	...	Trish Sackett
Joe Grifasi	...	Mr. Flamhaff
Mary Pat Gleason	...	Mrs. Flamhaff
Susan Egan	...	Tracy Hansen
Lynn Collins	...	Wendy

Also Known As:

Suddenly 30 (Australia)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some sexual content and brief drug references.

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Malaysia:U | Canada:G (Quebec) | South Korea:15 | Germany:o.Al. | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | France:U | Finland:K-3 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #40114) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Brazil:12 | Chile:TE | Iceland:L | Ireland:12 | Netherlands:AL | Norway:A | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12A

Filming Locations:

777 S. Figueroa Street, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Revolution Studios

Trivia:

The blindfold Jenna is wearing when she is 13 is made out of the same material/pattern as the eye cover she is wearing when she wakes up when she is 30. The blindfold and eye cover were both designed by Cris Notti, an accessories designer based out of Los Angeles.

Goofs:

Boom mic visible: When Jenna finally gets into the car after she wakes up as a 30 year old, she tells the naked guy to go away, and when she does, you can briefly see the reflection of a boom mike swing in the rear part of the car.

Quotes:

[first lines]
Boy: Move it, dorkus.

Movie Connections:

Features From Here to Eternity (1953)

Soundtrack:

Ice Ice Baby

Much more than a female version of Big...

The body swap genre has been done before, and to much success, but the sweet nature of this film cancels out any lack of originality. Jennifer Garner, transported from a 13 year old girl into her 30 year old future self, gives a thoroughly appealing performance which is backed up with strong support from the likes of Mark Ruffallo, Judy Greer and Andy Serkis. Greer in particular is very well cast, she displays subtle but perfect comic timing, some of it improvised (watch out for the Bambi line towards the end of the movie).

The main surprise with this film is its emotional punch. The importance of family and the importance of staying true to yourself is filtered into the plot without being too sentimental or cloying. By the time the more emotional scenes come around, you might care so much about the characters that you cry along with them. Unashamedly girly, this is one to watch if you fancy a feel-good film that dares to go a little deeper.