# 13 Going on 30 (2004)

> A heartbroken teenager wakes up in her thirty-year-old life and discovers that growing up is meaningless without the friend she left behind.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5212

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
- Director: Gary Winick
- Cast: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, Andy Serkis, Kathy Baker, Phil Reeves, Sam Ball, Marcia DeBonis
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337563/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, sincere, nostalgic, date night, nostalgic movie night

## Synopsis

A whimsical journey through the trials of growing up and the importance of true friendship.

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