Synopsis
Thirteen follows Tracy, a good student whose life unravels after befriending the wildly popular and troubled Evie. As Tracy descends into a world of drugs, petty crime, and self-harm, her mother Melanie desperately tries to hold their fractured family together. Based on co-writer Nikki Reed's own experiences, the film is a raw and unflinching portrait of adolescent self-destruction.
Did You Know?
- Nikki Reed co-wrote the script at just 13 years old.
- The film was shot in only 28 days.
- Holly Hunter received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
- Evan Rachel Wood lost 20 pounds during filming.
- Catherine Hardwicke directed the film on a $2 million budget.
Iconic Quotes
- Everything you say is everything I haven't said.
- If I told you that, I'd have to kill you. Or I'd have to kill myself.
- I think I love you. But I don't know how to show it.
- We need to get you some new friends.
- I'm not trying to be your friend, I'm trying to be your mother.
