The Thirteenth Year (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1999, The Thirteenth Year is a comedy, adventure, family and tv movie film directed by Duwayne Dunham, running about 95 minutes. “Cody's Not Just Growing Up... He's Growing Fins!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teen learns that his birth mother is a mermaid after he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday.
Who’s in it. The Thirteenth Year stars Chez Starbuck as Cody Griffin, Justin Jon Ross as Jess Wheatley, Courtnee Draper as Sam and Dave Coulier as Whit Griffin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Thirteenth Year has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thirteenth Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thirteenth Year tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thirteenth Year (1999)?
- In US, The Thirteenth Year is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thirteenth Year worth watching?
- The Thirteenth Year holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thirteenth Year?
- The Thirteenth Year stars Chez Starbuck, Justin Jon Ross, Courtnee Draper, Dave Coulier and Kristen Stewart.
- When was The Thirteenth Year released?
- The Thirteenth Year was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.