13 Chairs (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1938, 13 Chairs is a comedy film directed by E.W. Emo, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A classical art junk dealer and an almost bankrupt hairdresser who unexpectedly makes an inheritance go hunting behind thirteen chairs from which of a 100,000 DM contains which the rich aunt has hidden there.
Who’s in it. 13 Chairs stars Heinz Rühmann as Friseur Felix Rabe, Hans Moser as Trödler Alois Hofbauer, Annie Rosar as Karoline and Inge List as Lilly Walter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, 13 Chairs 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 13 Chairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of 13 Chairs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 13 Chairs (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 13 Chairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 13 Chairs worth watching?
- 13 Chairs holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 13 Chairs?
- 13 Chairs stars Heinz Rühmann, Hans Moser, Annie Rosar, Inge List and Hedwig Bleibtreu.
- When was 13 Chairs released?
- 13 Chairs was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.