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Thirteen Days streaming

2000 Movie United States War, Drama, History, Thriller 145 min FSK 12
By: Roger Donaldson With: Shawn Driscoll, Kevin Costner, Frank Wood, Henry Strozier, Michael Fairman

In October, 1962, U-2 surveillance photos reveal that the Soviet Union is in the process of placing nuclear weapons in Cuba. These weapons have the capability of wiping out most of the Eastern and Southern United States in minutes if they become operational. President John F. Kennedy and his advisors must come up with a plan of action against the Soviets. Kennedy is determined to show that he is strong enough to stand up to the threat, and the Pentagon advises U.S. military strikes against Cuba--which could lead the way to another U.S. invasion of the island. However, Kennedy is reluctant to follow through, because a U.S. invasion could cause the Soviets to retaliate in Europe. A nuclear showdown appears to be almost inevitable. Can it be prevented?

Filmium rating
70%

Festival Achievements

Berlin International Film Festival 2001
Nominations:
Competition (out of competition) 2001

Mood

Serious
Suspenseful
Tense
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Roger Donaldson
Ernest R. May
David Self
Philip D. Zelikow
Bruce Greenwood
Dylan Baker
Michael Fairman
Steven Culp
Frank Wood
Henry Strozier
Kevin Costner
Shawn Driscoll

Adaptation

Based On Book
Historical Source

Budget

Mid-Budget
Quality Production
Resourceful
Studio-Backed

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage
Character Interactions
Dialogue-Driven
Period-Accurate
Reconnaissance Footage

Narrative Structure

Based On Real Events
Chronological
Docudrama
Linear
Real-Time

Pace

Deliberate
Gradual
Methodical
Slow-Paced
Taut

Runtime

145 Minutes

Soundtrack

Dramatic Score
Emotional
Period-Appropriate Music
Score-Driven
Tension-Enhancing

Style

Cinematic
Docudrama
Historical
Realistic

Time-Period

1960S
Cold War Era

Central Conflict

Diplomatic Crisis
Missile Removal
Nuclear Standoff
Political Crisis
Prevent Nuclear War
U.S. Vs. Soviet Union

Characters

Kennedy
Kennedy Advisers
Khrushchev

Ending

Avoided Nuclear War
Bittersweet
Diplomatic Resolution
Historical Reflection
Kennedy'S Condolence
Resolution

Historical Context

1962
Cold War
Nuclear Threat

Key Plot Points

Quarantine Blockade
Soviet Missile Removal
U-2 Spy Plane Shot Down

Plot

Cold War Tension
Cuban Missile Crisis
Historical Conflict
Nuclear Standoff
Political Thriller

Setting

Cuba
Military Bases
Washington D.C.
White House

Shooting Location

Cuba
Philippines
Washington D.C.

Theme

Diplomacy
Historical Reflection
Leadership Under Pressure
Moral Dilemmas
Nuclear Threat
Political Decision-Making

Genre

Docudrama
Drama
Historical
Historical Drama
Political Thriller

Audiences

Adults
History Enthusiasts
Political Drama
Political Drama Fans

Titles

13 dager
13 Days
13 jours
13 วัน ปฏิบัติการหายนะโลก
13デイズ:2000
Thirteen Days
Tizenhárom nap - Az idegháború
Trece días
Tredici giorni
Tretten dager
Treze Dias que Abalaram o Mundo
驚爆13天

Box Office Success

$66.6 Million Gross

Critical Reception

83% Rotten Tomatoes
Ebert Three Quarters
Favorable Reviews

Ratings

A- Cinemascore

Reception

Box Office Disappointment
Box Office Underperformance
Critical Acclaim
Mixed Reception
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

Philippines
Usa

Release Year

2000
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