In a Year with 13 Moons (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1978, In a Year with 13 Moons is a drama film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. Elvira Weishaupt, once a burly working-class butcher named Erwin, has made an enormous sacrifice for love. She has undergone a sex change for a romantic interest who has abandoned her, and she now must struggle to reconcile her past life with her present identity.
Who’s in it. In a Year with 13 Moons stars Volker Spengler as Erwin/Elvira Weishaupt, Ingrid Caven as Zora la rouge, Gottfried John as Anton Saitz and Elisabeth Trissenaar as Irene Weishaupt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, In a Year with 13 Moons has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In a Year with 13 Moons page.
If you liked it. Fans of In a Year with 13 Moons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In a Year with 13 Moons (1978)?
- In US, In a Year with 13 Moons is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In a Year with 13 Moons worth watching?
- In a Year with 13 Moons holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in In a Year with 13 Moons?
- In a Year with 13 Moons stars Volker Spengler, Ingrid Caven, Gottfried John, Elisabeth Trissenaar and Eva Mattes.
- When was In a Year with 13 Moons released?
- In a Year with 13 Moons was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.