Becoming 13

2006Movie47 min

52
MediocreGoodWatch score
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Explores the intimidating terrain of girlhood by following three 12-year-olds over the period of one year. As these girls move from childhood to maturity, it's clear that peer pressure is an important influence, but as the films shows, the greatest influence in a young girl's life is family.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Directed by
Victoria King
Written by
Victoria King
Music by
Lori Clarke

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Facts

January 1, 2006 · 47 min · Documentary

Released
January 1, 2006
Runtime
47 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
27 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Becoming 13?"

Questions about Becoming 13

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Becoming 13?

In the United States, Becoming 13 streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Becoming 13 worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.2).

Is Becoming 13 okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Becoming 13 plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Becoming 13?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.