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Staircase

1969Movie1 h 36 minR

ComedyDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.3

A moving, slow-burning comedy movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout characters and performances.

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

A sad gay story

An aging gay couple owns a barber shop in the East End of London. One of them is a part-time actor about to go on trial for propositioning a police officer. The action takes place over the course of one night as they discuss their loving but often volatile past together and possible future without each other.

Feels like

  • Intimate Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Gay Relationship
  • Emotional Dialogue
  • Slice-of-Life
  • British Cinema
  • Volatile Romance
  • Acting Showcase
  • Relationship Drama
  • Social Commentary

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Stanley Donen
Written by
Charles Dyer
Produced by
Stanley Donen
Music by
Dudley Moore

Everyone

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Facts

August 20, 1969 · 1 h 36 min · R

Released
August 20, 1969
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Staircase worth watching?"

Questions about Staircase

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Staircase worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.3).

Will Staircase make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (5 of 10).

Is Staircase plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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