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Where was 13 Going on 30 filmed?

2004 film, directed by Gary Winick.

  • Los Angeles

The story is set in New Jersey, about 2,423 miles (3,900 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New Jersey; New York City
Filmed in
Los Angeles
Distance
About 2,423 miles (3,900 km) between New Jersey and the nearest filming location.
Distance
About 2,446 miles (3,936 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.
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About 13 Going on 30

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Released
2004
Director
Gary Winick
Cast
Jennifer GarnerJudy GreerMark RuffaloAndy SerkisKathy BakerChrista B. AllenRenee OlsteadGia MantegnaLynn CollinsSusan Egan
Genre
Romantic ComedyTeenComing-of-ageFantasy

In 1987 in New Jersey, nerdy 13-year-old Jenna Rink yearns to be popular.

When Matty discovers her in the closet, a humiliated Jenna barricades herself and tearfully wishes to be "thirty and flirty and thriving" as the wishing dust falls on her.

A confused Jenna locates Matty, now a struggling photographer, in Greenwich Village.

Famous lines from 13 Going on 30

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  • Au revoir.Young Jenna Rink
  • Hey, Jenna.Young Matt
  • They're my friends.Young Jenna Rink
  • Wants some Razzles?Young Matt
  • Razzles are for kids.Young Jenna Rink

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