Once Upon a Ladder (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2016, Once Upon a Ladder is a comedy and romance film directed by Eva Zanen, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Incredibly enough, one day before the start of his pension and just hours before his 65th birthday, window cleaner Alfred suddenly finds himself stricken by vertigo. A 64-year and 364-day journey through glass and lather reveals why he is afraid to either go up or go down the ladder. And whilst he finds himself to be an accidental Cupid by hitting anyone but himself with his arrows, it’s not until that particular day, 44 years after meeting Dirkje for the first time, that he realizes he has to point the arrow at himself.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Ladder stars Laus Steenbeeke as Alfred sr, Laus Steenbeeke as Alfred sr, Egbert Jan Weeber as Alfred and Judith Noyons as Dirkje, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Once Upon a Ladder sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Ladder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Ladder tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Ladder (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Ladder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once Upon a Ladder worth watching?
- Once Upon a Ladder holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Ladder?
- Once Upon a Ladder stars Laus Steenbeeke, Laus Steenbeeke, Egbert Jan Weeber, Judith Noyons and Joke Tjalsma.
- When was Once Upon a Ladder released?
- Once Upon a Ladder was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.