Keep It Up Downstairs (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1976, Keep It Up Downstairs is a comedy film directed by Robert Young, running about 94 minutes. “What the butler did... and did... and did...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The year is 1904; the setting is Cockshute Towers, one of England's stateliest homes. When the household is threatened with bankruptcy, both the masters and the servants are prepared to co-operate in trying to find some cash - after all, most of them are enjoying liaisons of one kind or another among themselves, and none have any desire to give up their rewarding way of life...
Who’s in it. Keep It Up Downstairs stars Jack Wild as Peregrine Cockshute, Mark Singleton as Lord Cockshute, Sue Longhurst as Lady Cockshute and William Rushton as Snotty Shuttleworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Keep It Up Downstairs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Keep It Up Downstairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Keep It Up Downstairs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Keep It Up Downstairs (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Keep It Up Downstairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Keep It Up Downstairs worth watching?
- Keep It Up Downstairs holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Keep It Up Downstairs?
- Keep It Up Downstairs stars Jack Wild, Mark Singleton, Sue Longhurst, William Rushton and Diana Dors.
- When was Keep It Up Downstairs released?
- Keep It Up Downstairs was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.