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  disambiguation: Thirteen Days: Relive the Cuban Missile Crisis.  Gripping political thriller starring Kevin Costner.
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# Thirteen Days (Movie)

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*Thırteen Days*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Screenplay(s) | David Self |
| Director(s) | Roger Donaldson |
| Genre | War,Thriller |
| Production Companies | New Line Cinema,Beacon Pictures,Beacon Communications |
| Runtime | 2 hours 25 minutes |

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**Thirteen Days** is a 2000 American political thriller and war film directed by **Roger Donaldson** and written by **David Self**. Starring **Kevin Costner** in the lead role, the film portrays the **Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962**, a pivotal moment of tension between the [United States](/en/detay/the-white-house/llms.txt) and the Soviet Union. It focuses on historical events and reflects the political and military atmosphere of the era.

### **PLOT**

The film follows U.S. President **John F. Kennedy** and his advisors as they respond to the discovery that the Soviet Union has placed nuclear weapons in **Cuba**, capable of striking the southern and eastern regions of the United States. Rather than immediately opting for the military intervention proposed by the Department of Defense, Kennedy seeks peaceful and strategic alternatives. The film highlights the political tensions and critical decisions made during this intense period.

[YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7uPrlsqL_Y)
*Thirteen Days Official Trailer (Box Office Türkiye)*

### **THEMES**

*Thirteen Days* explores themes such as diplomacy under the threat of nuclear war, leadership, crisis management, and the fine line between war and peace. It portrays the strategic and ethical responsibilities of leaders who are aware of the devastating consequences of war.

### **CAST AND CHARACTERS**

- **Kevin Costner** – Kenny O'Donnell
- **Bruce Greenwood** – John F. Kennedy
- **Lucinda Jenney** – Helen O'Donnell
- **Steven Culp** – Robert F. Kennedy
- **Caitlin Wachs** – Kathy O'Donnell
- **Jon Foster** – Kenny O'Donnell, Jr.
- **Kevin O'Donnell** – NPIC Photo Interpreter
- **Dylan Baker** – Robert McNamara

### **AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS**

**Critics Choice Awards (2001)**

- Best Picture – Nominee

**Satellite Awards (2001)**

- Best Supporting Actor in a Drama – **Bruce Greenwood** (Winner)
- Best Adapted Screenplay – **David Self** (Nominee)
- Best Film Editing – **Conrad Buff IV** (Winner)

**Hollywood Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist Guild Awards (2001)**

- Best Period Hair Styling – Nominee

**Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards (2000)**

- Best Editing – Nominee

**Political Film Society Awards (2001)**

- Exposé – Nominee
- Peace – Winner

**DVD Exclusive Awards (2001)**

- Best New Extra Features, New Release – Nominee

**The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards (2000)**

- Most Annoying Fake Accent – **Kevin Costner** (Nominee)

### **BOX OFFICE**

- **Budget**: Estimated at **$80,000,000**
- **Opening Weekend (U.S. & Canada)**: **$46,668** (December 25, 2000)
- **Total Gross (U.S. & Canada)**: **$34,592,089**
- **Worldwide Gross**: **$66,579,890**

### **SIGNIFICANCE**

*Thirteen Days* brings to the screen one of the most critical moments in 20th-century history by portraying the **Cuban Missile Crisis** and its global implications. By focusing on diplomacy under the threat of nuclear war, the film draws attention to international relations and crisis management. Its realistic approach to leadership and the pursuit of peace makes it notable among historical political dramas.

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