The Thirteenth Wife Collection

The Thirteenth Wife Collection is a two-part television movie that recounts the true story of Rena Chynoweth. The collection explores her experience as a woman compelled into an assassin's role within a violent Mormon polygamist cult. It follows her struggle for freedom and the uncovering of a family history intertwined with a long-standing blood feud. Released in 2025, the two films in this collection have a total runtime of 175 minutes. The collection's production had a reported budget of zero, and generated no revenue. The films are "The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 1" and "The Thirteenth Wife: Escaping Polygamy, Part 2." This two-part presentation details Rena Chynoweth’s journey as she attempts to break free from her circumstances while confronting the legacy of violence that has shaped her family. The collection provides a glimpse into a specific historical context and a personal struggle against deeply entrenched societal and familial pressures.