The 13th Man (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, The 13th Man is a mystery film directed by William Nigh, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. A tough district attorney has been cleaning up the town, and has already imprisoned twelve dangerous criminals. As he is about to name the target for his next investigation, he is murdered in the midst of a crowd. The police have many suspects and hardly any clues, so two reporters decide to investigate for themselves.
Who’s in it. The 13th Man stars Weldon Heyburn as A. 'Swifty' Taylor, Inez Courtney as Julie Walters, Selmer Jackson as Andrew Baldwin and Matty Fain as Louis Cristy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The 13th Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 13th Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 13th Man tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The 13th Man (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The 13th Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The 13th Man worth watching?
- The 13th Man holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The 13th Man?
- The 13th Man stars Weldon Heyburn, Inez Courtney, Selmer Jackson, Matty Fain and Milburn Stone.
- When was The 13th Man released?
- The 13th Man was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.