
Palo Alto(2014)
A lack of parental guidance encourages teens in an affluent California town to rebel with substance abuse and casual sex.


“It's happening so fast.”
When 13-year-old Tracy befriends Evie, the most popular girl in school, her life is turned upside down as Evie introduces her to a world of sex, drugs, and money. But it isn’t long before Tracy’s new lifestyle begins to take a heavy toll on her and her family.

Evan Rachel Wood
Tracy

Nikki Reed
Evie

Holly Hunter
Melanie

Brady Corbet
Mason

Jeremy Sisto
Brady

Vanessa Hudgens
Noel

Sarah Clarke
Birdie

Cynthia Ettinger
Cynthia
Ulysses Estrada
Rafa

Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
Medina
Thirteen is a drama film released in 2003 exploring themes of addiction, dysfunctional family, coming of age, teen angst, underage drinking, makeover. Directed by Catherine Hardwicke, it stars Evan Rachel Wood, Nikki Reed, Holly Hunter. When 13-year-old Tracy befriends Evie, the most popular girl in school, her life is turned upside down as Evie introduces her to a world of sex, drugs, and money. But it isn’t long before Tracy’s new lifestyle begins to take a heavy toll on her and her family.
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