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Thirteen

2016·Show
5Episodes in1Season·TV-14
73
GoodGoodWatch score

Thirteen fingerprint

Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Cringe Humor2
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and growing up

  • World Immersion6
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Non-linear Narrative8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Thirteen years captive. Forever scarred.

A 26-year-old woman learns to live again after 13 years in captivity.
Psychological Trauma DramaNon-Linear StorytellingReintegration StrugglesComing-of-Age DelayedFamily DysfunctionEmotional HeavyCharacter StudyRealistic Portrayal of Captivity AftermathIntimate PerformanceMelancholic Tone

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Thirteen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thirteen legally?

Thirteen is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Thirteen worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Thirteen rated?

TV-14Disturbing imageryViolenceSuicide themesStrong language

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery, violence, suicide themes, and strong language.

How many seasons does Thirteen have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Thirteen?

Critics81
Audiences67

Not quite. Critics rate Thirteen higher (81) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Thirteen air?

It ran from 2016 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is Thirteen in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, Canada, France.

In how many countries can I watch Thirteen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Thirteen in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Thirteen use?

The Jailbait WaitEven Evil Has StandardsHate SinkTitle by NumberMissing ChildBathroom Break-OutMurderers Are RapistsWhy Did You Make Me Hit You?A Match Made in StockholmDead Body RoommateChild by RapeWomanchildand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Thirteen, including The Jailbait Wait, Even Evil Has Standards, Hate Sink.