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The Thirteenth Year

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As a boy (Chez Starbuck) approaches adolescence he grows scales and fins, communicates with fish and breathes underwater.

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Claire McNear The Ringer Apr 25, 2023
If that’s not the fantasy of the entire DCOM viewership, I don’t know what is... Go to Full Review Tracey Petherick Common Sense Media Oct 14, 2021
3/5
With a little bit of jeopardy, some social observation, and a few laughs, this is a perfectly acceptable family comedy in the made-for-TV mold. Go to Full Review Amanda the Jedi Amanda the Jedi (Youtube) Jul 4, 2021
If you didn't experience the Disney merman movie as a child, you simply missed out. A quirky coming of age story that always felt perfect on those weekend afternoons. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jun 10, 2021 This movie about a kid with an ideal life suddenly goes upside-down really is Disney Channel's specialty and this movie is prime example being able to blend the hero's journey with conflict, depth, heart, and acceptance of identity this movie really leaves your heart full and inspired. See more Aug 2, 2017 I really really love it so much See more Jan 29, 2017 I loved this movie. The actors portrayed the already interesting characters well. It was a movie that didn't rush the transformation and the look of the scales was very real and made this movie all the more convincing. This was an overall good movie which I enjoy watching See more May 29, 2016 Anything can happen when you turn 13. See more Nov 6, 2014 love this disney channel original movie!! Watched it like 20 times! See more Sep 8, 2014 Watched: 8 Sept 2014 See more Read all reviews
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Duwayne Dunham

Director

Chez Starbuck

Cody Griffin

Justin Jon Ross

Jess Wheatley

Courtnee Draper

Sam

Brent Briscoe

Big John Wheatley

Tim Redwine

Sean Marshall
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Movie Info

Synopsis As a boy (Chez Starbuck) approaches adolescence he grows scales and fins, communicates with fish and breathes underwater.
Director
Duwayne Dunham
Producer
Thom Colwell
Screenwriter
Robert L. Baird, Kelly Senecal, Jenny Arata
Production Co
Walt Disney Productions
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 24, 2017
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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