The Thirteenth Tale(2013)
The Thirteenth Tale Synopsis
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.
The Thirteenth Tale (2013) is a tv movie, drama and mystery film directed by James Kent, released on December 30, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Vanessa Redgrave, Olivia Colman, Robert Pugh and Alexandra Roach. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 71 ratings.
- Director:
- James Kent
- Writers:
- Diane Setterfield, Christopher Hampton
- Producers:
- Norma Heyman, David Heyman
- Cinematographer:
- Jean-Philippe Gossart
- Composer:
- Benjamin Wallfisch
- Production:
- Dayday Films, Heyday Films, BBC, NFH Films
- Status:
- Released
The Thirteenth Tale (2013) Trailer
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The Thirteenth Tale Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Tom Goodman-Hill
as Dr. Mawsley
Sophie Turner
as Young Adeline / Vida
Antonia Clarke
as Young Emmeline
Michael Jibson
as Charlie Angelfield
Emily Beecham
as Isabelle March
Janet Amsden
as The Missus
Adam Long
as Ambrose Proctor
Key crew
Directed by James Kent, written by Diane Setterfield and Christopher Hampton, produced by Norma Heyman and David Heyman.
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The Thirteenth Tale Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 71 ratings.
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The Thirteenth Tale – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Thirteenth Tale online?
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The Thirteenth Tale (2013) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Thirteenth Tale?
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The main cast of The Thirteenth Tale (2013) includes Vanessa Redgrave, Olivia Colman, Robert Pugh, Alexandra Roach and Steven Mackintosh. The film was directed by James Kent. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Thirteenth Tale released?
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The Thirteenth Tale was released on December 30, 2013 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is The Thirteenth Tale worth watching?
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The Thirteenth Tale (2013) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 71 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Thirteenth Tale?
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Yes. The official The Thirteenth Tale trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.