- Release Date: 2004
- Runtime: 98 min
- Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Starring: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, Andy Serkis ... see all
- Director: Gary Winick
- 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.
User Reviews
Fun, Entertaining and Memorable. Must see film!
Jun 21, 2007
jennilou8 - yahoo.com
Jun 21, 2007jennilou8 - yahoo.com
I've never really been into anything Jennifer Garner, such as Alias, but WOW what a performance! I really do love how this film makes you feel great inside. I came away from the film feeling younger, bringing back many childhood memories... Full review
What a surprise!
May 29, 2007
rapanick - yahoo.com
May 29, 2007rapanick - yahoo.com
I have to be honest, I did not want to see this movie my husband had free preview tickts.I was very pleasantly surprised! This was a great movie. The soundtrack is fun and Jennifer Garner was amazing.It was fast paced and... Full review
Great
May 21, 2007
cjm91 - yahoo.com
May 21, 2007cjm91 - yahoo.com
This movie is a must see movie! I loved it and so did my mom. Younger and older people can see it. It is a great family movie.!! I loved it!!... Full review
Much more than a female version of Big...
Apr 16, 2007
Two_Pieces_of_Christina - imdb.com
Apr 16, 2007Two_Pieces_of_Christina - imdb.com
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... Full review
wow
Jan 23, 2006
adriana_ycaza - yahoo.com
Jan 23, 2006adriana_ycaza - yahoo.com
I have never seen such a good movie and it is good love and fun story and wishing does not get you every were and I think you learn that in this movie .... Full review
a great romantic/ A+++++++++++++++++++++++++
Jan 16, 2006
chawks4 - yahoo.com
Jan 16, 2006chawks4 - yahoo.com
i thought it was a little bit of romance and a little bit of humor tied together in a pretty bow over all i loved it.... Full review
Down right fun!
Oct 12, 2005
currahee1983 - yahoo.com
Oct 12, 2005currahee1983 - yahoo.com
Jennifer Garner is amazing, what can I say. I love her in Alias and this film shows her ability to be versatile and fun too. It really is a good story and it was very well done...I had so much fun--I... Full review
Good Family Fun
Oct 09, 2005
cindy_grenke - yahoo.com
Oct 09, 2005cindy_grenke - yahoo.com
What a great movie! Funny, clean, and just plain fun to watch. I was hoping this would be a movie I could take my younger daughter to see and IT WAS! I say this is a perfect family movie. There is... Full review
Delightful and Sweet Fantasy
Oct 04, 2005
Claudio Carvalho - imdb.com
Oct 04, 2005Claudio Carvalho - imdb.com
On her thirteenth anniversary, the teenager Jenna Rink wishes to be a successful single woman of thirty. Her dream comes true, and on the next day she wakes up older and powerful. However, she becomes disappointed with herself, since she... Full review
A Heartwarming Hit
Jun 15, 2005
softail1208 - yahoo.com
Jun 15, 2005softail1208 - yahoo.com
It... Full review
Critics Reviews
| Jan 23, 2009DVD Town
Not really, but "13 Going on 30" is a well-crafted romantic comedy that holds its own in the body transformation genre.... ... Full Review
| Jul 18, 2008TotalFilm
For Sir: a surprisingly sharp script pedalling a nice line in well-aimed '80s nostalgia.
you have it on good authority that Old Father Time is planning an extensive makeover
... Full Review
| Jun 03, 2008commonsensemedia.org
Y Reviewer: cocacola88 (12 years old), Date: February 13, 2008 I say: LOL + LOL = really great movie ...
This was a great movie for kids and adults cause it has a lot of songs and stuff from the 80's.
this movie is really funny.
... Full Review
| Jun 01, 2008FilmInk
In the end, despite its sugary familiarity, Suddenly 30 is good, harmless fun.....In terms of casting, Mark Ruffalo is shabbily lovable.... ... Full Review
| Nov 21, 2007commonsensemedia.org
A great entertaining movie!
It's a feel good movie.
Jennifer Garner is fantastic in this role.
My kids liked this movie because it sort of shows them that being a grown up is not all what is cracked up to be.
I loved this movie!
... Full Review
News
By Akeya Dickson Some did it for closure. Others for nostalgia's sake. All for their revered King of Pop. They dutifully came after work and school and on their weekends to rehearsals with their young ones and friends, glassy-eyed and... ... Full Article
A guide to favorite movie scenes in NYC starts at the Conservatory Water (E 73rd St). 13 Going on 30 filmed scenes where Jenna (Jennifer Garner) skips around Central Park petting dogs, and enjoying ice cream next to the Conservatory... ... Full Article
Katherine Jenkins: Faryl is mature
msn.com –
2009-07-06
Katherine Jenkins can't believe how mature Britain's Got Talent finalist Faryl Smith is. The 29-year-old star, who has Faryl supporting her during some of her UK dates, said the 13-year-old is wise beyond her years. ... Full Article
What is it? : A well-meaning but very saccharine (it's almost too much for a diabetic like myself at times) Jennifer Garner vehicle from a couple of years back. ... Full Article
He got the girl
telegram.com –
2009-05-01
Stop the presses. Sam Byrne, 16, of Grafton has stolen Matthew McConaughey's girlfriend. Oh, so what if it's just in a movie and not in real life. ... Full Article
Single Person's Movie: 13 Going on 30
observer.com –
2009-04-16

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