13th
“From slave to criminal with one amendment.”
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
Where to watch 13th in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open 13th there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is 13th streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About 13th
13th is a 2016 English-language documentary film directed by Ava DuVernay. The cast is led by Jelani Cobb, Angela Davis, Henry Louis Gates, Jr.. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
13th was produced by Kandoo Films and MakeMake and made in United States of America. It was released on October 7, 2016.
- Director
- Ava DuVernay
- Writers
- Spencer Averick, Ava DuVernay
- Release date
- October 7, 2016
- OTT release
- October 7, 2016
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Kandoo Films, MakeMake
13th cast & crew
13th was directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Spencer Averick and Ava DuVernay.
The cast features Jelani Cobb as Self, Angela Davis as Self, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as Self, Michelle Alexander as Self, Cory Booker as Self - U.S. Senator (D) New Jersey, and Marie Gottschalk as Self.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jason Moran, cinematography is by Hans Charles, and it was produced by Ava DuVernay and Spencer Averick.
Is 13th worth watching?
13th holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 795 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary, 13th is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 13th
In United States, you can stream 13th on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on October 7, 2016.
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Cast of 13th
Jelani Cobb
Self
Angela Davis
Self
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self
Michelle Alexander
Self
Cory Booker
Self - U.S. Senator (D) New Jersey
Marie Gottschalk
Self
Michael Hough
Self
Gina Clayton
Self
David Keene
Self
James Kilgore
Self
Bryan Stevenson
Self
Nicholas Turner
Self
13th — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 13th in United States?
13th is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is 13th on Netflix?
Yes — 13th is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is 13th in?
13th is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 13th?
13th runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is 13th rated?
It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 795 ratings.
▸When did 13th release on OTT?
13th became available digitally on October 7, 2016.
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