The Thirteenth Tale (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2013, The Thirteenth Tale is a drama, mystery and tv movie film directed by James Kent, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Biographer Margaret Lea travels to the isolated rural mansion of the famous writer Vida Winter, who asks her to write her biography. Although initially she is reluctant, as Vida is known for constantly distorting the facts of her life, Margaret soon becomes fascinated with the story of a dark childhood, a disturbing tale that leads her to finally confront the traumas of her own past.
Who’s in it. The Thirteenth Tale stars Vanessa Redgrave as Vida Winter, Olivia Colman as Margaret, Robert Pugh as John the Dig and Alexandra Roach as Hester Barrow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Thirteenth Tale has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thirteenth Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thirteenth Tale tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thirteenth Tale (2013)?
- In GB, The Thirteenth Tale is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thirteenth Tale worth watching?
- The Thirteenth Tale holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thirteenth Tale?
- The Thirteenth Tale stars Vanessa Redgrave, Olivia Colman, Robert Pugh, Alexandra Roach and Steven Mackintosh.
- When was The Thirteenth Tale released?
- The Thirteenth Tale was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.