

The Fear of 13
“We are the stories we tell.”
After 23 years on Death Row a convicted murderer petitions the court asking to be executed, but as his story unfolds, it becomes clear that nothing is what it seems.
Where to watch The Fear of 13 in United States
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Where is The Fear of 13 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
About The Fear of 13
The Fear of 13 is a 2015 English-language documentary and crime film directed by David Sington. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
The Fear of 13 was produced by Dogwoof and BBC Storyville and made in United Kingdom. It was released on October 15, 2015, and carries a 15 certification.
- Director
- David Sington
- Release date
- October 15, 2015
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- 15
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Dogwoof, BBC Storyville
The Fear of 13 cast & crew
The Fear of 13 was directed by David Sington.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Clive North.
Is The Fear of 13 worth watching?
The Fear of 13 holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 141 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and crime, The Fear of 13 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fear of 13
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Cast of The Fear of 13
Sammy Silverwatch
Young Nick Yarris
The Fear of 13 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fear of 13 in United States?
The Fear of 13 is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
▸What language is The Fear of 13 in?
The Fear of 13 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fear of 13?
The Fear of 13 runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is The Fear of 13 rated?
The Fear of 13 is rated 15. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 141 ratings.











