The Thirteenth Tale
Biographer Margaret Lea travels to the isolated rural mansion of the famous writer Vida Winter, who asks her to write her biography. Although initially she is reluctant, as Vida is known for constantly distorting the facts of her life, Margaret soon becomes fascinated with the story of a dark childhood, a disturbing tale that leads her to finally confront the traumas of her own past.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About The Thirteenth Tale
The Thirteenth Tale is a 2013 English-language tv movie, drama and mystery film directed by James Kent. The cast is led by Vanessa Redgrave, Olivia Colman, Robert Pugh. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 100 ratings.
The Thirteenth Tale was produced by Dayday Films, Heyday Films, and BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 30, 2013.
- Director
- James Kent
- Writers
- Christopher Hampton
- Release date
- December 30, 2013
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Dayday Films, Heyday Films, BBC
The Thirteenth Tale cast & crew
The Thirteenth Tale was directed by James Kent and written by Christopher Hampton.
The cast features Vanessa Redgrave as Vida Winter, Olivia Colman as Margaret, Robert Pugh as John the Dig, Alexandra Roach as Hester Barrow, Steven Mackintosh as Dr. Clifton, and Tom Goodman-Hill as Dr. Mawsley.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Benjamin Wallfisch, cinematography is by Jean-Philippe Gossart, and it was produced by Rosie Alison and David Heyman.
Is The Thirteenth Tale worth watching?
The Thirteenth Tale holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 71 ratings, a solidly received tv movie films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy tv movie, drama, and mystery, The Thirteenth Tale is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Thirteenth Tale
Vanessa Redgrave
Vida Winter
Olivia Colman
Margaret
Robert Pugh
John the Dig
Alexandra Roach
Hester Barrow
Steven Mackintosh
Dr. Clifton
Tom Goodman-Hill
Dr. Mawsley
Sophie Turner
Young Adeline / Vida
Antonia Clarke
Young Emmeline
Michael Jibson
Charlie Angelfield
Emily Beecham
Isabelle March
Janet Amsden
The Missus
Adam Long
Ambrose Proctor
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▸Where can I watch The Thirteenth Tale in United States?
The Thirteenth Tale is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Thirteenth Tale in?
The Thirteenth Tale is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Thirteenth Tale?
The Thirteenth Tale runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is The Thirteenth Tale rated?
It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 71 ratings.
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