Out of Order (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1984, Out of Order is a thriller film directed by Carl Schenkel, running about 90 minutes. “6.30PM - Friday evening in an empty office building. Three men and one woman, trapped and terrified, 25 floors up. Help will reach them Monday morning - if they live that long.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's Friday evening. The lift repairman leaves the building and wants to finish his work on Monday. But he doesn't know there are four men in the building. They use the lift but stay in it about 100 meters from the floor. They have little oxygen and must survive…
Who’s in it. Out of Order stars Renée Soutendijk as Marion, Götz George as Jörg, Wolfgang Kieling as Gössmann and Hannes Jaenicke as Pit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Out of Order has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Out of Order page.
If you liked it. Fans of Out of Order tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Out of Order (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Out of Order change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Out of Order worth watching?
- Out of Order holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Out of Order?
- Out of Order stars Renée Soutendijk, Götz George, Wolfgang Kieling, Hannes Jaenicke and Klaus Wennemann.
- When was Out of Order released?
- Out of Order was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.