

5 Flights Up
“A coming of age story”
A long-time married couple who've spent their lives together in the same New York apartment become overwhelmed by personal and real estate-related issues when they plan to move away.
Where to watch 5 Flights Up in United States
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Where is 5 Flights Up streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Watcha | Google Play Movies |
About 5 Flights Up
5 Flights Up is a 2014 English-language drama film directed by Richard Loncraine. The cast is led by Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton, Carrie Preston. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
5 Flights Up was produced by Revelations Entertainment, Lascaux Films, and Latitude Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on May 10, 2014, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Loncraine
- Writers
- Charlie Peters
- Release date
- May 10, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Revelations Entertainment, Lascaux Films, Latitude Productions
5 Flights Up cast & crew
5 Flights Up was directed by Richard Loncraine and written by Charlie Peters.
The cast features Morgan Freeman as Alex Carver, Diane Keaton as Ruth Carver, Carrie Preston as Miriam Carswell, Cynthia Nixon as Lily Portman, Alysia Reiner as Blue Leggings, and Josh Pais as Jackson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Newman, cinematography is by Jonathan Freeman, and it was produced by Morgan Freeman and Curtis Burch.
Is 5 Flights Up worth watching?
5 Flights Up holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 333 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, 5 Flights Up is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch 5 Flights Up
5 Flights Up isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of 5 Flights Up

Morgan Freeman
Alex Carver

Diane Keaton
Ruth Carver

Carrie Preston
Miriam Carswell

Cynthia Nixon
Lily Portman

Alysia Reiner
Blue Leggings

Josh Pais
Jackson

Claire van der Boom
Young Ruth

Korey Jackson
Young Alex

Sterling Jerins
Zoe

Liza J. Bennett
Mrs. Vincent

Gary Wilmes
Mr. Vincent

Joanna Adler
Boy's Mother
5 Flights Up — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 5 Flights Up in United States?
5 Flights Up is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is 5 Flights Up in?
5 Flights Up is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is 5 Flights Up?
5 Flights Up runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is 5 Flights Up rated?
5 Flights Up is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 333 ratings.











