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The Thirteenth Year

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • TV-G
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
6.5K
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Chez Starbuck in The Thirteenth Year (1999)
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After he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday, Cody learns that his birthmother is a mermaid.After he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday, Cody learns that his birthmother is a mermaid.After he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday, Cody learns that his birthmother is a mermaid.

  • Director
    • Duwayne Dunham
  • Writers
    • Jenny Arata
    • Robert L. Baird
    • Kelly Senecal
  • Stars
    • Chez Starbuck
    • Justin Jon Ross
    • Courtnee Draper
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    6.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Duwayne Dunham
    • Writers
      • Jenny Arata
      • Robert L. Baird
      • Kelly Senecal
    • Stars
      • Chez Starbuck
      • Justin Jon Ross
      • Courtnee Draper
    • 25User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Chez Starbuck
    Chez Starbuck
    • Cody Griffin
    Justin Jon Ross
    Justin Jon Ross
    • Jess Wheatley
    Courtnee Draper
    Courtnee Draper
    • Sam
    Brent Briscoe
    Brent Briscoe
    • Big John Wheatley
    Tim Redwine
    • Sean Marshall
    Dave Coulier
    Dave Coulier
    • Whit Griffin
    Lisa Stahl
    Lisa Stahl
    • Sharon Griffin
    • (as Lisa Stahl Sullivan)
    Brian Haley
    Brian Haley
    • Coach
    Karen Maruyama
    Karen Maruyama
    • Mrs. Nelson
    Regan Burns
    Regan Burns
    • Joe
    Joel McKinnon Miller
    Joel McKinnon Miller
    • Hal
    Richard Tanner
    Richard Tanner
    • Doctor Schwartz
    Cameron Curtis
    • Todd
    Craig Hauer
    • Zach
    Sarah Elizabeth Combs
    • Heather
    Brian Palermo
    Brian Palermo
    • Starter #1
    Carl Reggiardo
    • Starter #2
    Maliabeth Johnson
    Maliabeth Johnson
    • Smitten Girl
    • Director
      • Duwayne Dunham
    • Writers
      • Jenny Arata
      • Robert L. Baird
      • Kelly Senecal
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    6stiff5

    Decent

    The Thirteenth Year is a very entertaining Disney Channel movie. It is definitely not of one of Disney Channel's best, but it's OK. One thing that was a negative was the acting and dialog. I know this is a Disney movie, but the acting is very unbelievable at times, especially by the main character, Cody. The chemistry between the mermaid mother and Cody also felt kind of awkward. The dialog is also cheesy at time, but this is expected. But on the good side the makeup of the mermaid was very nice though and was a big plus. The story is entertaining and sure to keep you interested. and overall the good outweighs the bad. The Thirteenth Year isn't amazing but a really entertaining flick. Enjoy.
    stiener

    Do Mermaids Exist????

    This was a great movie about a boy (Cody) on his 13th birthday, discovers he is slowly turning into a MerMan!. Great casting, Excellent Story & Great special Effects!!! Great for Children and Adults. Featuring the "Full House" comedian Dave Coulier!
    Smurfet

    I liked it

    I just saw The Thirteenth Year on the Disney channel and I thought it was really good. I especially liked Cody(Chez Starbuck) He's really cute! Well just wanted to give my opinion about the movie. Hope everyone liked it too.
    Katie_B88

    Good for mermaid fans not seeking porn

    A friend sent me this movie because we both like mermaids. I thought it would suck, but I loved it! If there are any mermaid fans out there, you know how hard it can be to find mermaid videos without any porn. This is a great movie for teens especially who have an interest in movies. Plus the guy who plays Cody is kind of cute!!! Also if you've ever watched Full House you will reconize the father. Its Joey and he is really good in it. Now mind you, hes not as funny as when he was on Full House, but hes still pretty good.
    BatmanDK

    A nice surprise.

    Hey I remember turning on TDC and before I knew it I saw this kid that was in my Eighth grade Science and Math classes a couple years ago. He was a cool kid but I didn't expect this. I enjoyed the movie overall. Chez surpassed my expectations especially for a Disney channel original movie and a hometown kid. ***.5 /****.

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    • Trivia
      There's an uncredited appearance by Kristen Stewart (in her first role) as a girl in the fountain line. Her mother, Jules Stewart, was the script supervisor for the TV movie.
    • Goofs
      In the beginning, when Jess' dad is chasing and gaining on the mermaid, the camera shows her head above the water and her back facing the boat, moving away from him. In the very next shot, less than a second later, she's suddenly on her back and not moving. She's smiling up at him instead.
    • Quotes

      Jess Wheatley: I finally get a friend and he turns into a fish. Typical.

    • Connections
      Featured in Disneycember: Descendants 2 (2017)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 15, 1999 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Spectrum Effects (sfx co)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The 13th Year
    • Filming locations
      • Newport Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dream City Films
      • Mike Jacobs Jr. Productions
      • The Walt Disney Company
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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