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The Thirteenth Tale

6.520131h 30mMovieTV MovieDramaMystery

Biographer Margaret Lea travels to the isolated rural mansion of the famous writer Vida Winter, who asks her to write her biography. Although initially she is reluctant, as Vida is known for constantly distorting the facts of her life,…

DirectorJames Kent
WriterChristopher Hampton
ProducersRosie Alison·David Heyman

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Cast · Directed by James Kent

VRVanessa Redgrave
Vanessa Redgrave
Vida Winter
OCOlivia Colman
Olivia Colman
Margaret
RPRobert Pugh
Robert Pugh
John the Dig
ARAlexandra Roach
Alexandra Roach
Hester Barrow
SMSteven Mackintosh
Steven Mackintosh
Dr. Clifton
TGTom Goodman-Hill
Tom Goodman-Hill
Dr. Mawsley
STSophie Turner
Sophie Turner
Young Adeline / Vida
ACAntonia Clarke
Antonia Clarke
Young Emmeline
MJMichael Jibson
Michael Jibson
Charlie Angelfield
EBEmily Beecham
Emily Beecham
Isabelle March
JAJanet Amsden
Janet Amsden
The Missus
ALAdam Long
Adam Long
Ambrose Proctor

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The Thirteenth Tale — streaming FAQ

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The Thirteenth Tale is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Thirteenth Tale on Netflix?

No, The Thirteenth Tale is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Britbox.

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Yes — The Thirteenth Tale is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of November 2026.

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