The Thirteenth Chamber (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, The Thirteenth Chamber is a drama film directed by Otakar Vávra.
What it’s about. Twelve-year old Kosta, a little boy of an overactive imagination, makes friends with equally sensitive eleven-year old Blanka. Fantasy leads the two children to the forgotten attic in the house of Blanka's parents. For them, this is the forbidden "thirteenth chamber," and to Kosta, an old glass vase becomes a magic ball with the help of which he can play his favorite play "on fate". The children observe the adults and unconsciously sense that something has gone wrong in Blanka's family. Her dad is a physician and her mother is not happy with him, still recollecting her former wooer Petr who left for India upon his graduation.
Who’s in it. The Thirteenth Chamber stars Martin Růžek, Květa Fialová, Marcela Jelínková and Vlastimil Brodský, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Thirteenth Chamber has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thirteenth Chamber page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thirteenth Chamber tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thirteenth Chamber (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thirteenth Chamber change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thirteenth Chamber worth watching?
- The Thirteenth Chamber holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thirteenth Chamber?
- The Thirteenth Chamber stars Martin Růžek, Květa Fialová, Marcela Jelínková, Vlastimil Brodský and Jan Buršík.
- When was The Thirteenth Chamber released?
- The Thirteenth Chamber was released in 1969.