13th (2016)
Kernel Score: 90% · 780 ratings
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2016-10-07
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch 13th
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation's history of racial inequality.
13th parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that 13th is a documentary examining racial inequality and mass incarceration in the U.S. prison system.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Discusses historical racism, slavery, and prison system violence as documentary subject matter rather than depicted action.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Jelani Cobb as Self
- Angela Davis as Self
- Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as Self
- Michelle Alexander as Self
- Cory Booker as Self - U.S. Senator (D) New Jersey
- Marie Gottschalk as Self
- Michael Hough as Self
- Gina Clayton as Self
- David Keene as Self
- James Kilgore as Self
13th FAQ
Is 13th good?
13th has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 780 audience ratings.
Where can I watch 13th?
In the US you can stream 13th on Netflix.
Is 13th OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that 13th is a documentary examining racial inequality and mass incarceration in the U.S. prison system.
What movies are like 13th?
If you liked 13th, try The Act of Killing, I Can Quit Whenever I Want 2: Masterclass, I Can Quit Whenever I Want 3: Ad Honorem and 12 Years a Slave.