13 Going on 30 2004
“For some, 13 feels like it was just yesterday. For Jenna, it was.”
What is 13 Going on 30?
"13 Going on 30" is a film about a young girl's life-changing experience. The story begins with the protagonist's total humiliation at her thirteenth birthday party, leading her to wish for a better life.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2004
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 13, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Revolution Studios, Roth/Arnold Productions, Gina Matthews Productions
- Budget
- $37,000,000
- Revenue
- $96,458,118
- Genres
- Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
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Overview
"13 Going on 30" is a film about a young girl's life-changing experience. The story begins with the protagonist's total humiliation at her thirteenth birthday party, leading her to wish for a better life. Jenna's prayer is answered, and she finds herself in a new reality. She is now an adult with a new body, a fashionable wardrobe, an athletic boyfriend, a desirable job, and celebrity friends. Jenna's new life appears to be perfect, but she soon discovers that being an adult is not as easy as she had hoped. The film explores the challenges and realities of adult life, contrasting Jenna's initial perceptions with her actual experiences.
Should you watch it?
“A humiliated thirteen-year-old girl magically wakes up as a successful thirty-year-old woman.”
- features a magical transformation premise
- explores the realities of growing up
- adult life proves more difficult than expected
Watch it if you enjoy fantasy comedies about growing up.
The film carries a PG-13 rating and includes comedy, fantasy, and romance themes.
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Frequently asked questions
When was 13 Going on 30 released?
The film was released in 2004.
What is the genre of the film?
It is a comedy, fantasy, and romance film.
What triggers Jenna's age change?
Magic wishing dust answers her prayer to be thirty.
What does Jenna initially think of her adult life?
She initially thinks she cannot have a better life with her fabulous wardrobe, dream job, and superstar friends.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is one hour and thirty-eight minutes.