Netflix deems 13 Going On 30 old enough for a reboot

“13 Going on 30 is one of those rare, perfect films,” Haley said in a statement. “Funny, emotional, deeply human, with unforgettable performances from Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo and Judy Greer. I’m a longtime fan, so stepping into this reimagining comes with tremendous responsibility.”

13 Going On 30, along with its inverse, 17 Again, have sustained much of their popularity over the years for several reasons. One, people find them funny and charming. Two, audiences love it when someone old plays someone young and vice versa. Three, they are perfect examples of the types of movies Hollywood rarely makes these days: rom-coms starring young TV stars making the successful leap to movies. Of course, when Hollywood does make them, they’re usually forgettable straight-to-streaming reboots (we’re looking at you, Father Of the Bride), but maybe nearly 25 years later, 13 Going On 30 can still make rom-com dreams come true.