The Fifth Floor

1978·Movie
1h 30min·R
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes–30%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

The Nightmare Is Knowing You're Sane.

A young woman collapses on the disco dance floor of what's revealed to be strychnine poisoning. Assuming that this is an attempt at suicide, her boyfriend and doctor have her committed to the Fifth Floor, an asylum with obviously crazy inmates and a predatory orderly. The problem is, she's still sane!
Mental AsylumPsychological ThrillerFalse ImprisonmentGaslightingTension & SuspenseMysteryConspiracyBleak AtmosphereCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Howard Avedis, Alice West, Michael Bennett
Written by:
Howard Avedis, Marlene Schmidt, Meyer Dolinsky
Produced by:
Howard Avedis, Marlene Schmidt, Bill Kawata
Composed by:
Alan Silvestri, Dan Carlin Sr., Dick Damon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Fifth Floor

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Where can I stream The Fifth Floor legally?

PrimePlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

The Fifth Floor is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Fifth Floor worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Fifth Floor rated?

RDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is The Fifth Floor?

1 h 30 min

The Fifth Floor runs 1 h 30 min.

Is The Fifth Floor based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Fifth Floor in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Fifth Floor?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Fifth Floor in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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