The Thirteenth Year
Cody's not just growing up... he's growing fins!
1999 • 95 min • TV Movie · Adventure · Comedy · Family
Synopsis
A teen learns that his birth mother is a mermaid after he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 66 Audience · 251 · 100%
Cody, a teen swimmer, discovers his birth mother is a mermaid on his 13th birthday, leading to unexpected changes and an adventure to understand his origins.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Brief peril in water
What it models well
- Self-acceptance
- Family bonds
- Embracing change
Talk about it after
- What makes a family?
- Dealing with differences
- Respecting nature
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Thirteenth Year. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
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Top billed cast
Director: Duwayne Dunham • Crew: Jenny Arata
Trailers & clips
The Thirteenth Year Trailer (Promo on DC)
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