After total humiliation at her thirteenth birthday party, Jenna Rink wants to just hide until she's thirty. Thanks to some magic wishing dust, Jenna's prayer has been answered. With a knockout body, a fabulous wardrobe, an athlete boyfriend, a dream job, and superstar friends, this can't be a better life. But soon Jenna realizes that adult life isn’t as easy as she hoped for.
Acting
Jennifer Garner's physical comedy—pure middle-school energy in heels.
Costume
That rainbow dress and every regrettable 2004 trend on display.
Practical Effects
The 'Thriller' dance sequence—choreographed joy, no CGI needed.
Director
Gary Winick
Jennifer Garner
Jenna Rink
Mark Ruffalo
Matt Flamhaff
Judy Greer
Lucy Wyman
Andy Serkis
Richard Kneeland
Kathy Baker
Bev Rink
Phil Reeves
Wayne Rink
Sam 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
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jennifer Garner studied actual 13-year-olds at a mall to nail the mannerisms, and it shows in every awkward limb movement.
This film predicted the 'inner child' therapy boom and basically invented the 'teen in adult body' subgenre that 13 Going on 30 ripped itself off for later.
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