Thirteen Days
“You'll never believe how close we came.”
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.
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Where is Thirteen Days streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Cinemas a la Demande |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Cinefil Wow Plus Amazon Channel, FOD Channel Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About Thirteen Days
Thirteen Days is a 2000 English-language history and thriller film directed by Roger Donaldson. The cast is led by Kevin Costner, Bruce Greenwood, Steven Culp. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Thirteen Days was produced by New Line Cinema and Beacon Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 25, 2000, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $80 million, it went on to gross $35 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roger Donaldson
- Writers
- David Self
- Release date
- December 25, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $80 million
- Box office
- $35 million
- Production
- New Line Cinema, Beacon Pictures
Thirteen Days cast & crew
Thirteen Days was directed by Roger Donaldson and written by David Self.
The cast features Kevin Costner as Kenneth O'Donnell, Bruce Greenwood as John F. Kennedy, Steven Culp as Robert F. Kennedy, Dylan Baker as Robert McNamara, Michael Fairman as Adlai Stevenson, and Henry Strozier as Dean Rusk.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Trevor Jones, cinematography is by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and it was produced by Peter O. Almond and Armyan Bernstein.
Is Thirteen Days worth watching?
Thirteen Days holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 836 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 2h 25m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history and thriller, Thirteen Days is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Thirteen Days
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Cast of Thirteen Days
Kevin Costner
Kenneth O'Donnell
Bruce Greenwood
John F. Kennedy
Steven Culp
Robert F. Kennedy
Dylan Baker
Robert McNamara
Michael Fairman
Adlai Stevenson
Henry Strozier
Dean Rusk
Frank Wood
McGeorge Bundy
Kevin Conway
Gen. Curtis LeMay
Tim Kelleher
Ted Sorensen
Len Cariou
Dean Acheson
Bill Smitrovich
Gen. Maxwell Taylor
Shawn Driscoll
U-2 Pilot
Thirteen Days — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Thirteen Days in United States?
Thirteen Days is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Thirteen Days in?
Thirteen Days is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Thirteen Days?
Thirteen Days runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
▸What is Thirteen Days rated?
Thirteen Days is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 836 ratings.
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