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Downtime (1997): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1997 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1997, Downtime is a notable film directed by Bharat Nalluri, running about 90 minutes. “Next time, take the stairs” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Former police psychologist Rob helps to save young Chrissy when she is about to commit suicide by jumping of 21st-story balcony with her 4-year-old son Jake. When he persuades her to go on a date, they are trapped with Jake in an elevator after a drunken gang crashes into the elevator's engine room and creates havoc.

Who’s in it. Downtime stars Paul McGann as Rob, Susan Lynch as Chrissy, Tom Georgeson as Jimmy and David Roper as Mike, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Downtime has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Downtime page.

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Where can I watch Downtime (1997)?
In USA, Downtime is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Downtime worth watching?
Downtime holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Downtime?
Downtime stars Paul McGann, Susan Lynch, Tom Georgeson, David Roper and Denise Bryson.
When was Downtime released?
Downtime was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.