Thirteen (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Thirteen is a 2003 romantic drama directed by Catherine Hardwicke, starring Holly Hunter, Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $10.1 million worldwide on a $2 million budget. It won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Catherine Hardwicke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $2M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thirteen About?
The premise of Thirteen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A seasoned CIA operative finds himself unexpectedly bonded to a young ISIS recruit, a 13-year-old boy, while stationed in a remote tent. This unlikely pairing forces them both to grapple with the harsh realities of war, the influence of extremist ideologies, and the surprising strength of human connection as they navigate a complex and dangerous world.
Thirteen Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female frontal nudity
- coming of age
- female nudity
- oral sex
- borderline personality disorder
- underwear
- panties
- self mutilation
- teenage girl
- thong
- independent film
- title written by female
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- pretending to be cool
- female full frontal nudity
- flashing breasts
- teen sexuality
- bra and panties
- 13 year old
- self harm
- eating disorder
- female protagonist
- sex scene
- self destructiveness
- girls' bathroom
- promiscuous mother
- brassiere
- sexual awakening
- self injury
- dysfunctional family
- single mother
- mother daughter relationship
- f rated
- lesbianism
- cigarette smoking
- interracial relationship
- deception
- necklace
- tattoo artist
- being cool
- coolness
- water
- plastic cup
- latex gloves
- best friend
- coffee cup
- piercing
- out of control
- earrings
- hoop earrings
- teen angst
Where to Watch Thirteen
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Thirteen Cast
Holly Hunter leads the cast, with Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
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Director Catherine Hardwicke
Thirteen Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Thirteen 70 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 66% User score
See on TMDB
Thirteen Plot Summary
What happens in Thirteen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a chaotic scene where two girls, Tracy and Evee, indulge in a reckless high from a can of hairspray, resulting in both of them slapping each other until they end up bloodied and bruised. The narrative then shifts back four months, introducing us to 13-year-old Tracy Freeland, a bright and amiable honor student navigating her middle school life in Los Angeles. Living with her divorced mother Melanie, a recovering alcoholic, and her older brother Mason, Tracy grapples with feelings of neglect, as her mother is often preoccupied with her own struggles and a new boyfriend, Brady.
Full summary
The whole story of Thirteen, scene by scene
Thirteen Box Office & Budget
Thirteen grossed $10.1 million worldwide on a $2 million budget, 5.1 times what it cost. $4.6 million came from the US and Canada and $5.5 million (55%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10.1M
5.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $4.6M
- International
- $5.5M
- Budget
- $2M
Thirteen Awards & Nominations
Thirteen won 1 award from 8 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2004, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win8 nominations4 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2004 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Debut Performance – Nikki Reed
- Nominated Best First Feature
- Nominated Best First Screenplay
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2004 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role – Evan Rachel Wood
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Holly Hunter
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Oscars 2004 1 nomination- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Holly Hunter
- Spirit Awards 2003 2 nominations
- Nominated Best Screenplay
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – Alan Arkin
Thirteen Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Anniversary Screening & Conversation with CATHERINE HARDWICKE
How Well Do You Know Thirteen?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the main substance Tracy and Evie use at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in Thirteen
30 cars on screen, including the 1986 Volvo 740 and the 1967 Oldsmobile 98.
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1986 Volvo 740 Main role -
1967 Oldsmobile 98 Important role -
1965 Ford Mustang Minor role -
2001 Hyundai Santa Fe Minor role
Thirteen Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Dreizehn - es passiert so schnell” and “13살의 반란”.
- Also known as
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- Dreizehn - es passiert so schnell
- 13살의 반란
- Treize ans
- Dekatrion
- Dreizehn
- Thirteen - 13 anni
- Aos Treze
- Тринадцать
- Tretton
- Тринайсет
- Tizenhárom
- בנות שלוש עשרה
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- Onüç
- 十三岁
- Trzynastka
- Třináctka
- 열세살
- サーティーン あの頃欲しかった愛のこと
- Trylika
- Kolmetoista
- Тринадцять
- A los trece
- Treisprezece
- Kolmteist
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Thirteen FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Thirteen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thirteen?
Thirteen runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Thirteen released?
Thirteen was released on August 20, 2003.
Who directed Thirteen?
Thirteen was directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
More films by Catherine Hardwicke Who is in the cast of Thirteen?
Thirteen stars Holly Hunter, Evan Rachel Wood and Nikki Reed.
Where can I watch Thirteen?
In the US, Thirteen is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Thirteen make at the box office?
Thirteen grossed $10.1 million worldwide ($4.6 million domestic, $5.5 million international) on a budget of $2 million.
How is Thirteen rated?
Thirteen has 70 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.
What awards did Thirteen win?
Thirteen won 1 award from 8 nominations, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 2004.
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