← Back to results
The Thirteenth Floor
1999 100 min United States of America R 16+
★6.2
Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery
Director: Josef Rusnak
🎭 Based on
«Simulacron-3»
byDaniel F. Galouye
Trailers
EN
EN
EN
Description
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.
Budget:
$16M
US Gross:
$11.92M
Worldwide:
$18.56M
Starring
Craig Bierko
Actor
Armin Mueller-Stahl
Actor
Gretchen Mol
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2000
— Best Science Fiction Film
Key opinion
The Thirteenth Floor is a cerebral, underrated science fiction thriller that explores the nature of reality and simulation. While often overshadowed by high-budget contemporaries like The Matrix, it is widely praised by fans for its intellectual depth and atmospheric storytelling.
| Originality | The film's core premise regarding virtual reality and layered simulations remains conceptually strong and thought-provoking. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative successfully balances its complex multi-layered structure, keeping the audience engaged with a compelling murder mystery. | |
| Acting | Vincent D'Onofrio delivers a standout performance that adds necessary weight to the film's ensemble. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performance are divided; some critics find Craig Bierko unremarkable, while fans argue his portrayal effectively grounds the story. | |
| Production | The film's visual and production design creates an effective, moody aesthetic, though it is visibly limited by its lower budget compared to other genre hits. |