The Thirteenth Tale
2013, English. Directed by James Kent.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- James KentDirector
- Vanessa RedgraveVida Winter
- Olivia ColmanMargaret
- Robert PughJohn the Dig
- Alexandra RoachHester Barrow
- Steven MackintoshDr. Clifton
- Tom Goodman-HillDr. Mawsley
- Sophie TurnerYoung Adeline / Vida
- Antonia ClarkeYoung Emmeline
- Michael JibsonCharlie Angelfield
- Emily BeechamIsabelle March
- Janet AmsdenThe Missus
- Adam LongAmbrose Proctor
Details
- Released
- 30 December 2013
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Christopher Hampton
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What The Thirteenth Tale is based on
The Thirteenth Tale is based on The Thirteenth Tale, a 2006 novel by Diane Setterfield.
Novel · 2006
The Thirteenth Tale
By Diane Setterfield
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The Thirteenth Tale: quick answers
Is The Thirteenth Tale worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 71 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Thirteenth Tale?
The Thirteenth Tale runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Thirteenth Tale have a post-credits scene?
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The Thirteenth Tale parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Thirteenth Tale on?
The Thirteenth Tale isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 December 2013. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thirteenth Tale?
If you liked The Thirteenth Tale, try Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery, A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery.
Who directed The Thirteenth Tale?
The Thirteenth Tale (2013) was directed by James Kent and stars Vanessa Redgrave, Olivia Colman, Robert Pugh.
What is The Thirteenth Tale based on?
The Thirteenth Tale is based on The Thirteenth Tale, a 2006 novel by Diane Setterfield.