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The Man Upstairs

1992Movie1 h 31 min

ComedyDrama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3

Summary

Hepburn plays an elderly woman whose house becomes a hideaway for an escaped convict (O'Neal), and the pair strike up an unlikely friendship.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
George Schaefer
Written by
James Prideaux
Produced by
George Schaefer, Renée Valente, James Prideaux
Music by
Billy Goldenberg

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Facts

December 6, 1992 · 1 h 31 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
December 6, 1992
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Man Upstairs worth watching?"

Questions about The Man Upstairs

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Man Upstairs worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Man Upstairs okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Man Upstairs make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is The Man Upstairs plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.