The Thirteenth Year(1999)
Cody's not just growing up... he's growing fins!
The Thirteenth Year Synopsis
A teen learns that his birth mother is a mermaid after he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday.
The Thirteenth Year (1999) is a tv movie, adventure, comedy and family film directed by Duwayne Dunham, released on May 15, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Chez Starbuck, Justin Jon Ross, Courtnee Draper and Brent Briscoe. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 254 ratings.
- Director:
- Duwayne Dunham
- Writers:
- Jenny Arata, Kelly Senecal, Robert L. Baird
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Slovis
- Composer:
- Phil Marshall
- Production:
- Dream City Films, Mike Jacobs Jr. Productions, Walt Disney Television, Utica Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Thirteenth Year (1999) Trailer
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The Thirteenth Year Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chez Starbuck
as Cody Griffin
- Justin Jon Ross
Justin Jon Ross
as Jess Wheatley
Courtnee Draper
as Sam
Brent Briscoe
as Big John
- Tim Redwine
Tim Redwine
as Sean Marshall
Dave Coulier
as Whit Griffin
Lisa Stahl
as Sharon Griffin
Kristen Stewart
as Girl in Fountain Line (uncredited)
Brian Haley
as Coach
Karen Maruyama
as Mrs. Nelson
Regan Burns
as Joe
Joel McKinnon Miller
as Hal
Key crew
Directed by Duwayne Dunham, written by Jenny Arata, Kelly Senecal and Robert L. Baird.
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The Thirteenth Year Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 254 ratings.
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The Thirteenth Year – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thirteenth Year online?
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The Thirteenth Year (1999) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Thirteenth Year?
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The main cast of The Thirteenth Year (1999) includes Chez Starbuck, Justin Jon Ross, Courtnee Draper, Brent Briscoe and Tim Redwine. The film was directed by Duwayne Dunham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Thirteenth Year released?
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The Thirteenth Year was released on May 15, 1999 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Thirteenth Year worth watching?
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The Thirteenth Year (1999) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 254 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, adventure and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Thirteenth Year?
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Yes. The official The Thirteenth Year trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.