Thirteen is a 2003 American teen drama film directed by Catherine Hardwicke and written by Hardwicke and Nikki Reed. The film stars Evan Rachel Wood, Holly Hunter, and Nikki Reed, and follows the story of a thirteen-year-old girl named Tracy who falls in with a popular crowd and begins experimenting with drugs, sex, and other risky behaviors.
As Tracy's behavior becomes more and more erratic, her relationship with her mother, played by Holly Hunter, becomes strained. The film explores themes of adolescence, peer pressure, and the impact of parental relationships on teenage behavior.
Thirteen received critical acclaim for its raw and honest portrayal of teenage life, as well as for the performances of its lead actresses. The film was nominated for numerous awards and won several, including a Sundance Film Festival award for Best Director for Catherine Hardwicke.