# The Thirteenth Year (1999)

> A teenage swimming star faces a fantastical fish transformation while learning that growing up means embracing his unusual identity and recognizing true friends.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/59588

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: TV Movie, Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Director: Duwayne Dunham
- Cast: Chez Starbuck, Justin Jon Ross, Courtnee Draper, Brent Briscoe, Tim Redwine, Dave Coulier, Lisa Stahl, Kristen Stewart
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200208/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: whimsical, warm, heartwarming, family movie night, nostalgic disney channel viewing

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- [Help! I'm a Fish (2000)](https://ember.film/movie/7244)
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- [A Goofy Movie (1995)](https://ember.film/movie/9471)
- [Splash, Too (1988)](https://ember.film/movie/36863)
- [Johnny Tsunami (1999)](https://ember.film/movie/14140)
- [The Shaggy Dog (1959)](https://ember.film/movie/9586)
- [Dolphin Summer (2026)](https://ember.film/movie/7467007)
- [Free Willy 3: The Rescue (1997)](https://ember.film/movie/11156)
- [Free Willy (1993)](https://ember.film/movie/1080)

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