13: The Musical (2022)
A coming-of-age Netflix musical following a boy caught between a bar mitzvah, a divorce, and the chaos of middle school social life.
13: The Musical - Movie Information
- Original Title: 13: The Musical
- Release Year: 2022
- Directed by: Tamra Davis
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Family, Drama, Comedy
- Age Rating (US): PG
- Runtime: 1h 31m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Hebrew
- Production Companies: Zadan / Meron Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: 13 - Das Musical (DE), 13 ザ・ミュージカル (JP), 你好13岁：音乐剧 (CN), 13: Musikalen (NO), 13; 더 뮤지컬 (KR)
13: The Musical - Plot
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.
13: The Musical - Trailer
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Raise your voice. Even if it cracks.
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13: The Musical - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Tamra Davis
Main Cast
- Eli Golden
- Gabriella Uhl
- JD McCrary
- Lindsey Blackwell
- Frankie McNellis
- Jonathan Lengel
- Debra Messing
- Rhea Perlman
- Peter Hermann
- Josh Peck
Writers
- Robert Horn
- Jason Robert Brown
Producers
- Neil Meron
13: The Musical - FAQs
Where can you stream 13: The Musical?
13: The Musical is available to stream on Netflix, including Netflix Standard with Ads. It was released directly on the platform on August 12, 2022, making it exclusively a Netflix original film with no theatrical release.
Is 13: The Musical based on a Broadway show?
Yes, 13: The Musical is adapted from the Broadway musical "13," which opened in 2008. The stage show featured music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and a book by Dan Elish and Robert Horn. It was notably one of the first Broadway productions to feature an all-teenage cast and band.
Who are the main actors in 13: The Musical?
The film stars Eli Golden as Evan Goldman, Gabriella Uhl as Patrice, and JD McCrary as Brett. Adult roles are filled by Debra Messing as Jessica Goldman, Rhea Perlman as Grandma Ruth, Peter Hermann as Joel Goldman, and Josh Peck as Rabbi Shapiro.
What is 13: The Musical about?
The film follows 12-year-old Evan Goldman, who relocates from New York City to small-town Indiana after his parents divorce. As his 13th birthday and bar mitzvah approach, he struggles to fit into a new social scene while navigating friendship, identity, and family change.
What is the age rating for 13: The Musical?
13: The Musical is rated PG by the MPA, making it suitable for family viewing with parental guidance suggested. The film deals with themes of divorce, social pressure, and coming of age in a lighthearted, musical format appropriate for younger audiences and families.
Who directed 13: The Musical?
13: The Musical was directed by Tamra Davis, a filmmaker known for her work across music videos, documentaries, and family-oriented films. Davis brought the stage production's youthful energy to the screen, working with an ensemble cast of young performers for the Netflix adaptation.
How long is 13: The Musical?
13: The Musical has a runtime of 91 minutes, or 1 hour and 31 minutes. Its compact length makes it an accessible watch for families and younger viewers, fitting comfortably within a single sitting while delivering a full musical story arc.
Who wrote the music for 13: The Musical?
The music for 13: The Musical was composed by Jason Robert Brown, who also wrote the original Broadway score, and Christopher Lennertz, who contributed to the film adaptation. Jason Robert Brown is celebrated for his work on other acclaimed musicals including Parade and The Last Five Years.
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