The Thirteenth Floor (1999)
A programmer uncovers a chilling secret about his reality, blurring the lines of existence.
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.
How intense is The Thirteenth Floor?
The Thirteenth Floor is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What The Thirteenth Floor feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulcerebralsurrealatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Thirteenth Floor
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Is The Thirteenth Floor for you?
Is The Thirteenth Floor scary?
No. The Thirteenth Floor is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Thirteenth Floor gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Thirteenth Floor sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Thirteenth Floor OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Thirteenth Floor?
The Thirteenth Floor runs 1h 40m.
Where can I stream The Thirteenth Floor?
The Thirteenth Floor is streaming on YouTube (free) and Tubi.
Does The Thirteenth Floor have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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