How to Fix Hulu Error Code RUNUNK13

Hulu error code RUNUNK13 is one of many Hulu error codes that indicate the service is unable to play the movie or show that you have requested. This error code is common on Apple devices like the Apple TV and iPhone, but it can also appear on other devices and the web player.

How Hulu Error Code RUNUNK13 Appears

When this error occurs, you will usually see a message that looks like this:

• Error playing video
• We encountered an error playing this video. Please try restarting the video or select something else to watch.
• Hulu Error Code: RUNUNK13

Causes of Hulu Error Code RUNUNK13

Hulu error code RUNUNK13 appears when you try to play a movie or show on Hulu, and the player is unable to complete the request. Corrupt data on your end, network connectivity issues, or problems with Hulu's servers can cause the error.

When trying to play downloaded Hulu content, the episodes or movies may become corrupted.

In some situations, a problem with the Hulu app or web player itself can cause the appearance of Hulu error code RUNUNK13.

How to Fix Hulu Error Code RUNUNK13

To fix Hulu error code RUNUNK13, follow each of these steps in order. If Hulu starts working at any point, you can stop. If you get to the end and you're still experiencing this error code, then the problem is probably on Hulu's end and not yours.

1. Refresh the page, or reload the video. A lot of the time, reloading the Hulu website or backing out and selecting your video again will get rid of this error message. If that works, and the error doesn't reoccur, then you're done.

2. Try Hulu on a different device or different web browser to see if the RUNUNK13 error is specific to the ones you're using. If it is, then switch to that web browser or device.

   If Hulu doesn't work on any of your browsers or devices, this may be a problem you won't be able to fix.

3. Clear your Hulu app cache and data. Corrupt data usually cause this problem, so this is an important step. If possible, clear the cache for the Hulu app. If not, you may have to uninstall and reinstall the app to clear the cache. Shutting your device down and restarting it may also help.

   • On Apple TV: You can't clear the Hulu cache on Apple TV. Instead, restart your device by pressing the menu and home buttons together, then selecting Settings > System > Restart.
   • On iOS: Go to Settings > General > Storage > Hulu, then delete and uninstall the app. Reinstall it via the app store.
   • On Android: Go to Settings > Apps > See all apps > Storage and cache > clear storage, then clear cache.
   • On Fire TV: Go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > Hulu > Clear cache > Clear data.

4. Update your Apple TV or update your Amazon Fire Stick. While you're at it,update your Android app or update the iOS app. If your app is outdated, you may experience this error code. Uninstall and reinstall if you need to.

5. Update Android or check for an iOS update. Once you're running the most current version of your device's firmware, check to see if a newer version of the Hulu app is available.

6. Clear your web browser cache. If you're watching Hulu on your computer, try clearing the browser cache. Corrupt data in the cache can prevent you from playing specific episodes and movies.

7. Update your web browser. Whether you're trying to update Chrome, update Firefox, or another browser, if it's outdated, that can keep the Hulu web player from working correctly. Sometimes just closing and restarting the browser is enough, but you may need to go through a more complicated process to update things.

   Edge updates alongside Windows 10, but you can try Chromium Edge.

8. Restart your device. Completely shut down your device, and restart it. If you're using a computer, make sure to shut it down and don't just put it to sleep.

   Some streaming devices don't have an off switch or restart option, in which case you need to unplug it from power and wait about a minute before plugging it back in.

9. Check your network connection. Slow internet usually doesn't cause this issue, but Hulu does require a high-speed connection to work correctly. If your connection is slow, you will experience playback errors.

10. Check your internet speed using the same device that's providing the RUNUNK13 error code. If your rates exceed the minimum Hulu requirements, then you should be fine on that end. However, you could still have some networking issue that prevents you from accessing Hulu's servers.

11. Restart your network hardware. In a lot of cases, restarting all of your network hardware will fix connectivity problems. To correctly restart your router and modem, unplug them from power and leave them unplugged for at least 30 seconds to one minute. Then plug the modem back in, followed by the router, and then any other network devices you might have.

12. Check to see if Hulu is down. At this point, it seems likely that the RUNUNK13 error indicates a problem on Hulu's end and not yours. You can contact Hulu to confirm that or try checking out social media.

What if Hulu Still Doesn't Work?

If you still experience Hulu error code RUNUNK13 after following all of these steps, and you don't see any discussion online about an outage, Hulu might have a more localized issue. In that case, you may want to contact them to provide any necessary details.