The Thirteenth Year
“Cody's not just growing up... he's growing fins!”
Synopsis
A teen learns that his birth mother is a mermaid after he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday.
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The Thirteenth Year Trailer (Promo on DC)
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-05
Top Cast
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Chez Starbuck
Cody Griffin
Justin Jon Ross
Jess Wheatley
Courtnee Draper
Sam
Brent Briscoe
Big John
Tim Redwine
Sean Marshall
Dave Coulier
Whit Griffin
Lisa Stahl
Sharon Griffin
Kristen Stewart
Girl in Fountain Line (uncredited)
Brian Haley
Coach
Karen Maruyama
Mrs. Nelson
Regan Burns
Joe
Joel McKinnon Miller
Hal
Richard Tanner
Doctor Schwartz
Cameron Curtis
Todd
Craig Hauer
Zach
Sarah Elizabeth Combs
Heather
Brian Palermo
Starter #1
Carl Reggiardo
Starter #2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Duwayne Dunham
- Screenplay & Story
- Jenny Arata, Kelly Senecal, Robert L. Baird
- Original Score
- Phil Marshall
- Original Title
- The Thirteenth Year
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Dream City Films, Mike Jacobs Jr. Productions, Walt Disney Television, Utica Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duwayne Dunham
Jenny Arata, Kelly Senecal, Robert L. Baird
Phil Marshall
Michael Slovis
Brian Berdan
Department Leadership Roster
Duwayne Dunham
Director
Michael Slovis
Director of Photography
Brian Berdan
Editor
Jenny Arata
Writer
Phil Marshall
Original Music Composer
Scott Chambliss
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thirteenth Year
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What is The Thirteenth Year about?
A teen learns that his birth mother is a mermaid after he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday.
Who directed The Thirteenth Year?
The Thirteenth Year was directed by Duwayne Dunham.
Who stars in The Thirteenth Year?
The principal cast of The Thirteenth Year includes Chez Starbuck, Justin Jon Ross, Courtnee Draper, Brent Briscoe, Tim Redwine.
When was The Thirteenth Year released and how long is it?
The Thirteenth Year was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thirteenth Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thirteenth Year was composed by Phil Marshall.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thirteenth Year?
The Thirteenth Year holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).