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The Thirteenth Year

  • TV Movie
  • 1999
  • TV-G
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
5.7K
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POPULARITY
4,017
135
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
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    5.7K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,017
    135
    • Director
      • Duwayne Dunham
    • Writers
      • Jenny Arata
      • Robert L. Baird
      • Kelly Senecal
    • Stars
      • Chez Starbuck
      • Justin Jon Ross
      • Courtnee Draper
    • 24User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Dave Coulier, Lisa Stahl, and Chez Starbuck in The Thirteenth Year (1999)
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    Top cast

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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(story) (teleplay)
      • Robert L. Baird(teleplay)
      • Kelly Senecal(teleplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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)

    User reviews24

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    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!
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    • stiener
    • May 18, 1999

    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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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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