The Staircase fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, light on feelings.
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Nerve-racking
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Staircase is nerve-racking. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's moving. Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, crime, and mystery. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The performances, characters, and direction stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography
Look and sound: the cinematography stand out.
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The Staircase is included with a subscription to Netflix and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 92%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and strong language.
1 season
It has 1 season with 8 episodes.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
Not quite. Critics rate The Staircase higher (86) than audiences (67). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
It ran from 2022 to 2022 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United States, France.
+88GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Staircase in 102 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
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