
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 s... (Full plot summary below)
Enjoy FREE movies and series with your Prime (USA) subscription or when you start a 30-day free trial!
Links compiled using automated software. Availability of offers subject to change / might be region specific / out of date.
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?
Leave your thoughts about Thirteen Days.
| San Francisco ChronicleMick LaSalleFascinating in its depiction of presidential leadership in action. |
| Cinema em CenaPablo VillaçaMesmo recriando um incidente histórico, o filme funciona bem como thriller político e traz duas ótimas atuações de Greenwood e Culp. |
| Film Journal InternationalEd KelleherDonaldson captures authentic characters and events, which transcend any fictional drama. |
| Boston GlobeJay CarrPeople will be watching Thirteen Days long after journalism's junkyard dogs have gone snapping after other prey. |
| Common Sense MediaNell MinowAn outstanding movie for families with older kids. |
| Flint JournalDavid ForsmarkAt its best, Thirteen Days is as gripping as a good thriller and as informative as a good documentary. |
| The Film YapNick Rogers"Days" terrifically evinces those days' timorous uncertainty of whether Red dread over ending the world matched Yankee angst. The knowing glances at its conclusion speak volumes: The planet's lucky break had only to do with random chance. |
| Entertainment WeeklyOwen GleibermanA big, square, rousing political thriller docudrama. |
| New York Daily NewsJami BernardAn excellent movie about a real-life nail-biter, forcefully acted, true to its period and directed with clarity. |
| Reeling ReviewsRobin CliffordDonaldson and his fine crew and cast have given the depiction of this crucial event with the care and attention to details that make this one of the finest docudramas of the year. |