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Room at the Top

1958·Movie·NR·115 min·6.9(144)

A savage story of lust and ambition

An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.

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Where to watch Room at the Top in United States

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Where is Room at the Top streaming around the world?

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United StatesfuboTV, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Pluto TV
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AustraliaAmazon Video
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FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
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About Room at the Top

Room at the Top is a 1958 English-language drama and romance film directed by Jack Clayton. The cast is led by Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy.

Room at the Top was produced by Romulus Films and Remus and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 29, 1958, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Jack Clayton
Writers
Neil Paterson, Mordecai Richler
Release date
December 29, 1958
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Romulus Films, Remus
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Room at the Top cast & crew

Room at the Top was directed by Jack Clayton and written by Neil Paterson and Mordecai Richler.

The cast features Laurence Harvey as Joe Lampton, Simone Signoret as Alice Aisgill, Heather Sears as Susan Brown, Donald Wolfit as Mr. Brown, Donald Houston as Charles Soames, and Hermione Baddeley as Elspeth.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mario Nascimbene, cinematography is by Freddie Francis, and it was produced by James Woolf and John Woolf.

Is Room at the Top worth watching?

Room at the Top holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 144 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, Room at the Top is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Room at the Top

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Cast of Room at the Top

Laurence Harvey

Laurence Harvey

Joe Lampton

Simone Signoret

Simone Signoret

Alice Aisgill

Heather Sears

Heather Sears

Susan Brown

Donald Wolfit

Donald Wolfit

Mr. Brown

Donald Houston

Donald Houston

Charles Soames

Hermione Baddeley

Hermione Baddeley

Elspeth

Beatrice Varley

Beatrice Varley

Aunt

Allan Cuthbertson

Allan Cuthbertson

George Aisgill

Raymond Huntley

Raymond Huntley

Mr. Hoylake

John Westbrook

John Westbrook

Jack Wales

Ambrosine Phillpotts

Ambrosine Phillpotts

Mrs. Brown

Richard Pasco

Richard Pasco

Teddy

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Room at the Top — FAQs

Where can I watch Room at the Top in United States?

Room at the Top is streaming on fuboTV, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Pluto TV in United States.

Is Room at the Top on fuboTV?

Yes — Room at the Top is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Room at the Top in?

Room at the Top is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Room at the Top?

Room at the Top runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).

What is Room at the Top rated?

Room at the Top is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 144 ratings.

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