---
title: "The Thirteenth Tale"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-thirteenth-tale-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 242409
imdb_id: "tt2951888"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 71
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Thirteenth Tale (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-thirteenth-tale-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: James Kent
- **Networks / Studios**: Dayday Films, Heyday Films, BBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Thirteenth Tale online?
The Thirteenth Tale is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed The Thirteenth Tale?
The Thirteenth Tale was directed by James Kent.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Thirteenth Tale — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/242409)
- [The Thirteenth Tale (TV Movie 2013) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2951888/fullcredits/)
- [The Thirteenth Tale (2013) - English Subtitle](https://subsource.net/subtitle/the-thirteenth-tale-2013/english/846048)

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