Thirteen to Centaurus (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1965, Thirteen to Centaurus is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Peter Potter, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Interstellar travel at sub-light speeds: the enormous distances, isolation from human culture and the aching loneliness of space are enough to drive the strongest personality insane. Better to block all memories of human contact and to program the 12-strong crew to accept only the reality they can see and touch within their spacecraft. But a child born on "the Station" becomes insistent on learning the truth about 'Outside'.
Who’s in it. Thirteen to Centaurus stars Donald Houston as Dr. Francis, James Hunter as Abel Granger, John Abineri as Col. Chalmers and Noel Johnson as Gen. Short, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Thirteen to Centaurus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thirteen to Centaurus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thirteen to Centaurus tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thirteen to Centaurus (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thirteen to Centaurus change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thirteen to Centaurus worth watching?
- Thirteen to Centaurus holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thirteen to Centaurus?
- Thirteen to Centaurus stars Donald Houston, James Hunter, John Abineri, Noel Johnson and Robert James.
- When was Thirteen to Centaurus released?
- Thirteen to Centaurus was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.