13 Minutes (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2015, 13 Minutes is a drama and history film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel, running about 114 minutes. “This man could have changed history” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The breathtaking story of a man who nearly would have changed the world. In 1939, when Hitler tricked millions of people at the height of his power, radical Georg Elser — disparaged as an assassin — is one of the greatest resistance fighters.
Who’s in it. 13 Minutes stars Christian Friedel as Georg Elser, Katharina Schüttler as Elsa, Burghart Klaußner as Nebe and Johann von Bülow as Heinrich Müller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 13 Minutes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $147.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 13 Minutes page.
If you liked it. Fans of 13 Minutes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 13 Minutes (2015)?
- In US, 13 Minutes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 13 Minutes worth watching?
- 13 Minutes holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 13 Minutes?
- 13 Minutes stars Christian Friedel, Katharina Schüttler, Burghart Klaußner, Johann von Bülow and Felix Eitner.
- When was 13 Minutes released?
- 13 Minutes was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.