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13: The Musical

Name: 13: The Musical
Genre: Family, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2022-08-12
Cast: Eli Golden, Gabriella Uhl, JD McCrary, Lindsey Blackwell, Frankie McNellis

2022 | 91 min | Family, Drama, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., start here.
The mood: Funny with heart, feel-good.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

After moving from New York City to Indiana, a 12 year old navigates his parents' divorce, his impending bar mitzvah and his new school's social circles.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 57 on Metacritic
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tamra Davis

Eli GoldenEvan Goldman
Gabriella UhlPatrice
JD McCraryBrett
Lindsey BlackwellKendra
Frankie McNellisLucy Hallman
Jonathan LengelArchie
Debra MessingJessica Goldman
Rhea PerlmanGrandma Ruth
Peter HermannJoel Goldman
Josh PeckRabbi Shapiro