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The Thirteenth Year

The Thirteenth Year

Cody's not just growing up... he's growing fins!

19996.61h 35m

Overview

A teen learns that his birth mother is a mermaid after he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday.

Directed by Duwayne Dunham
Written by Jenny Arata, Kelly Senecal, Robert L. Baird
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Top Cast

Chez Starbuck

Chez Starbuck

Cody Griffin

J

Justin Jon Ross

Jess Wheatley

Courtnee Draper

Courtnee Draper

Sam

Brent Briscoe

Brent Briscoe

Big John

T

Tim Redwine

Sean Marshall

Dave Coulier

Dave Coulier

Whit Griffin

Lisa Stahl

Lisa Stahl

Sharon Griffin

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart

Girl in Fountain Line (uncredited)

Brian Haley

Brian Haley

Coach

Karen Maruyama

Karen Maruyama

Mrs. Nelson

Themes & Keywords

parent child relationshipbirthdayfishingmermaidadopted

About The Thirteenth Year

The Thirteenth Year is a tv movie, adventure, comedy, family film released in 1999 exploring themes of parent child relationship, birthday, fishing, mermaid, adopted. Directed by Duwayne Dunham, it stars Chez Starbuck, Justin Jon Ross, Courtnee Draper. A teen learns that his birth mother is a mermaid after he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday.

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