13 Going on 30 (released as Suddenly 30 in some countries) is a 2004 American fantasy romantic comedy film written by Josh Goldsmith and Cathy Yuspa and directed by Gary Winick, and starring Jennifer Garner. It follows a 13-year-old girl who dreams of being popular. During her birthday party, she is humiliated by classmates and wishes that she was 30 years old. When she eventually does emerge, she finds herself five days shy of her 30th birthday, uncertain how she got there.
The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Garner’s performance and its nostalgic environment. It was also praised for its humorous plot and self-empowering message. The film was also a commercial success, earning $22 million in its first week and grossing over $96 million, becoming one of the year’s biggest-selling DVD rental titles.
Additionally, the soundtrack charted inside the top 50 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Garner’s acting earned her nominations from both the MTV Movie Awards and the Teen Choice Awards.
- Starring : Jennifer Garner / Mark Ruffalo / Judy Greer
- Genre : Comedy / Fantasy / Romance
- Country : United States
- Language : English / Portuguese
- Director : Gary Winick
- Production : Revolution Studios / Thirteen Productions
- Distributor : Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) / Columbia Pictures
13 Going on 30 movie
13 Going on 30 release date
- April 14, 2004 : USA (Los Angeles, California) (premiere)
- April 23, 2004 : Canada
- April 23, 2004 : USA
- July 22, 2004 : Singapore
- August 11, 2004 : United Arab Emirates
- September 2, 2004 : Australia
- September 15, 2004 : Philippines (Manila)
- September 29, 2004 : Philippines (Davao)
- October 29, 2004 : India
- October 26, 2005 : Japan (video premiere)
13 Going on 30 cast
- Jennifer Garner as Jenna Rink
- Mark Ruffalo as Matt Flamhaff
- Judy Greer as Lucy Wyman
- Andy Serkis as Richard Kneeland
- Kathy Baker as Bev Rink
- Phil Reeves as Wayne Rink
- Sam Ball as Alex Carlson(as Samuel Ball)
- Marcia DeBonis as Arlene
- Christa B. Allen as Young Jenna
- Sean Marquette as Young Matt
- Kiersten Warren as Trish Sackett
- Joe Grifasi as Mr. Flamhaff
- Mary Pat Gleason as Mrs. Flamhaff
- Susan Egan as Tracy Hansen
- Lynn Collins as Wendy
