The Thirteenth Floor (1999)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,475 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 1999-04-16
Runtime: 100 minutes
Where to watch The Thirteenth Floor
- Free with ads: Fawesome, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
In Los Angeles, a wealthy man, known as Mr. Fuller, discovers a shocking secret about the world he lives in. Fearing for his life, he leaves a desperate message for a friend of his in the most unexpected place.
The Thirteenth Floor parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Thirteenth Floor is an R-rated sci-fi thriller involving virtual reality and existential dread.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Thriller/mystery content includes tense confrontations and a mystery involving a death.
- Language: Some — R-rated dialogue may include profanity.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Josef Rusnak
Cast
- Craig Bierko as Douglas Hall
- Armin Mueller-Stahl as Hannon Fuller
- Gretchen Mol as Jane Fuller
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Whitney
- Dennis Haysbert as Det. Larry McBain
- Steven Schub as Det. Zev Bernstein
- Jeremy Roberts as Tom Jones
- Rif Hutton as Joe
- Leon Rippy as Jane's Lawyer
- Janet MacLachlan as Ellen
The Thirteenth Floor FAQ
Is The Thirteenth Floor good?
The Thirteenth Floor has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch The Thirteenth Floor?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Fawesome, The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Thirteenth Floor OK for kids?
The Thirteenth Floor is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Thirteenth Floor is an R-rated sci-fi thriller involving virtual reality and existential dread.
What movies are like The Thirteenth Floor?
If you liked The Thirteenth Floor, try Colossus: The Forbin Project, Mercy, The Maze Runner and The Andromeda Strain.