# Thirteen (2003)

> A straight-A thirteen-year-old is pulled into a volatile world of sex, drugs, petty crime, and self-invention by her charismatic new best friend.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6051

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Catherine Hardwicke
- Cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Nikki Reed, Holly Hunter, Brady Corbet, Jeremy Sisto, Vanessa Hudgens, Sarah Clarke, Cynthia Ettinger
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328538/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: raw, volatile, claustrophobic, serious movie night, independent film night

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of teenage rebellion and the quest for identity amidst chaos.

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