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Thirteen
2003 100 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★7.3
Drama
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
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Description
When 13-year-old Tracy befriends Evie, the most popular girl in school, her life is turned upside down as Evie introduces her to a world of sex, drugs, and money. But it isn’t long before Tracy’s new lifestyle begins to take a heavy toll on her and her family.
Budget:
$2M
US Gross:
$4.6M
Worldwide:
$10.13M
Starring
Evan Rachel Wood
Actor
Holly Hunter
Actor
Nikki Reed
Actor
Awards
Sundance Film Festival 2003
— Directing Award (Drama)
Golden Globe 2004
— Best Actress (Drama)
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2004
— Best Actress
BAFTA 2004
— Best Supporting Actress
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2004
— Breakthrough of the Year
Sundance Film Festival 2003
— Directing Award (Drama)
Sundance Film Festival 2003
— Grand Jury Prize (Drama)
Academy Awards 2004
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 2004
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
Thirteen is a polarizing coming-of-age drama that is praised by many for its raw, unflinching depiction of teenage rebellion and maternal disconnect. However, critics frequently point to narrative inconsistencies and an abrupt character transformation that undermine the film's intended realism.
| Acting | Evan Rachel Wood delivers a powerful and convincing performance that anchors the film’s emotional intensity. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a poignant, unvarnished exploration of the genuine turmoil and self-destructive tendencies faced by many teenagers. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by many as problematic due to an implausible, rapid shift in the protagonist's personality and a lack of narrative cohesion. | |
| Direction | The film's gritty, hand-held stylistic approach divides viewers; some find it effectively raw and authentic, while others perceive it as unpolished or unprofessional. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on character motivation vary, with some finding the mother’s passivity and the girls' social dynamics deeply realistic, while others deem them illogical and poorly developed. |