The Thirteen (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1937, The Thirteen is an adventure and war film directed by Mikhail Romm, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The film tells about a band of demobilized Red Army men and two civilians who cross a Middle Asian desert. They are forced to do battle with superior forces of Basmachi rebels for the dry draw-well.
Who’s in it. The Thirteen stars Ivan Novoseltsev as Commander Ivan Zhuravlyov (as I. Novoseltsev), Yelena Kuzmina as Marya Nikolaevna Zhuravlyova (as E. Kuzmina), Aleksey Dolinin as Soldier Aleksey Timoshkin (as A. Dolinin) and Aleksandr Chistyakov as Aleksandr Petrovich Postnikov, geologist (as A. Chistyakov), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Thirteen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thirteen page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thirteen tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thirteen (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Thirteen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Thirteen worth watching?
- The Thirteen holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thirteen?
- The Thirteen stars Ivan Novoseltsev, Yelena Kuzmina, Aleksey Dolinin, Aleksandr Chistyakov and Andrey Fayt.
- When was The Thirteen released?
- The Thirteen was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.