
The Thirteenth Year
After he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday, Cody learns that his birthmother is a mermaid.
- Rated
- TV-G
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Released
- 1999
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1999
Storyline
After he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday, Cody learns that his birthmother is a mermaid.
Top credits
Chez Starbuck ā Cody Griffin
Justin Jon Ross ā Jess Wheatley
Courtnee Draper ā Sam
Brent Briscoe ā Big John Wheatley
Did you know
⢠There's an uncredited appearance by Kristen Stewart (in her first role) as a girl in the fountain line. Her mother, Jules Stewart, was the script supervisor for the TV movie.
⢠The final shot of Cody fully transformed into a merman and leaping out of the water was done by Chez holding onto a bar like a trapeze and being pulled out of the water. It was done with three supervising scuba divers around for safety in a pool in a studio.
⢠Chez Starbeck's audition process included taking a swim test.
User reviews
Decent
The Thirteenth Year: A Nostalgic Dive into a Classic Disney Channel Original Movie
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Stereo
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
- Color
- Color




















