Thirteen Days (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2000, Thirteen Days is a thriller, drama, war and history film directed by Roger Donaldson, running about 145 minutes. “You'll never believe how close we came.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962—the nuclear standoff with the USSR sparked by the discovery by the Americans of missile bases established on the Soviet-allied island of Cuba.
Who’s in it. Thirteen Days stars Kevin Costner as Kenneth O'Donnell, Shawn Driscoll as U-2 Pilot, Drake Cook as Mark O'Donnell and Lucinda Jenney as Helen O'Donnell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Thirteen Days has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $34.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thirteen Days page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thirteen Days tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thirteen Days (2000)?
- In US, Thirteen Days is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thirteen Days worth watching?
- Thirteen Days holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thirteen Days?
- Thirteen Days stars Kevin Costner, Shawn Driscoll, Drake Cook, Lucinda Jenney and Caitlin Wachs.
- When was Thirteen Days released?
- Thirteen Days was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.