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Thirteen Days

2000·Movie
2h 25min·PG-13
74
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A , thriller: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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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.
Political ThrillerHistorical DramaCold WarCuban Missile CrisisHigh StakesTension-FilledBiographicalGeopoliticalIntense Dialogue

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Where can I stream Thirteen Days?

In the United States, Thirteen Days streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 15 other countries.

Is Thirteen Days worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 67).

Is Thirteen Days okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Thirteen Days plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Thirteen Days a box office flop?

Budget$80 million
Box office$35 million

Yes: it cost about $80 million to make and earned $35 million worldwide, 43% of its budget.

What tropes does Thirteen Days use?

No-Harm RequirementForegone ConclusionFire-Forged FriendsCalm Before the StormFalse ReassuranceNaval BlockadeHistory RepeatsDiplomatic Back ChannelFreudian TrioAmbadassadorPlausible DeniabilityWe Are Not Going Through That Againand 69 more

TV Tropes lists 81 tropes for it, including No-Harm Requirement, Foregone Conclusion, and Fire-Forged Friends.