The Thirteenth Tale 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- James Kent
- Networks
- Dayday Films, Heyday Films, BBC
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Thirteenth Tale?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "The Thirteenth Tale" (2013).
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 30, 2013
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Dayday Films, Heyday Films, BBC
- Genres
- TV Movie, Drama, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.5/10 from 71 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Dayday Films, Heyday Films, BBC
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Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 150-190 word factual overview of "The Thirteenth Tale" (2013).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, viewership, or plot points.
If a detail is missing, omit it.
Tone: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Format: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence: Must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The Thirteenth Tale
Year: 2013
Release Date (GB): 12/30/2013
Format/Genre: TV Movie, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 1h 30m
Characters: Margaret Lea (biographer), Vida Winter (famous writer)
Plot: Margaret Lea travels to the isolated rural mansion of Vida Winter. Vida asks Margaret to write her biography. Margaret is initially reluctant because Vida is known for distorting the facts of her life. Margaret becomes fascinated by a story of a dark childhood and a disturbing tale. This leads Margaret to confront the traumas of her own past.
Attempt 1 (Mental Outline):
The Thirteenth Tale is a 2013 TV movie categorized as a drama and mystery. Released in Great Britain on December 3
Should you watch it?
“A gripping exploration of tv movie and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Thirteenth Tale worth watching?
The Thirteenth Tale holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 71 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging TV Movie, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Thirteenth Tale and when was it released?
The Thirteenth Tale is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Thirteenth Tale?
The Thirteenth Tale was directed by James Kent.
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