The 13th Floor (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1988, The 13th Floor is a horror film directed by Chris Roache, running about 88 minutes. “Pray you don't reach... the 13th Floor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a child, a girl witnesses her father electrocute a young boy. When she grows into an adult, the ghost of the murdered boy appears to her, and together they set out to expose the crimes of her father.
Who’s in it. The 13th Floor stars Lisa Hensley as Heather Thompson, Tim McKenzie as John Burke, Miranda Otto as Rebecca and Tony Blackett as Robert Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The 13th Floor has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shudder. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 13th Floor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 13th Floor tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 13th Floor (1988)?
- In US, The 13th Floor is available to stream on Shudder. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The 13th Floor worth watching?
- The 13th Floor holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 13th Floor?
- The 13th Floor stars Lisa Hensley, Tim McKenzie, Miranda Otto, Tony Blackett and Michael Caton.
- When was The 13th Floor released?
- The 13th Floor was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.