Thirteen
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Overview
At the edge of adolescence, Tracy is a smart straight-A student--if not a little naive (it seems...she smokes and she cuts to alleviate the emotional pain she suffers from having a broken home and hating her mom's boyfriend, Brady.) When she befriends Evie, the most popular and beautiful girl in school, Evie leads Tracy down a path of sex, drugs an...
Director / Creator
Catherine Hardwicke
Writers
Catherine Hardwicke, Nikki Reed
Top Cast
About Thirteen (2003)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
Thirteen (2003) is a Drama film from United Kingdom and United States. the film was directed by Catherine Hardwicke from a screenplay by Catherine Hardwicke and Nikki Reed. It runs 1 hour and 40 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Spanish.
What it's about
At the edge of adolescence, Tracy is a smart straight-A student--if not a little naive (it seems...she smokes and she cuts to alleviate the emotional pain she suffers from having a broken home and hating her mom's boyfriend, Brady.) When she befriends Evie, the most popular and beautiful girl in school, Evie leads Tracy down a path of sex, drugs and petty crime (like stealing money from purses and from stores). As Tracy transforms herself and her identity, her world becomes a boiling, emotional cauldron fueled by new tensions between her and her mother--as well as, teachers and old friends.
Cast and crew
The film stars Evan Rachel Wood, Holly Hunter, and Nikki Reed in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Catherine Hardwicke and Nikki Reed, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Thirteen holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 102,655 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 81%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 70/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 14 wins & 49 nominations total. These numbers place Thirteen within the broader landscape of Drama cinema from 2003, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
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Why Thirteen is worth knowing
If you enjoy Drama films, Thirteen offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2003 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how drama evolved during that period. Performances from Evan Rachel Wood and Holly Hunter are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Thirteen on your watchlist for later.
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