The Room Upstairs (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film · ★ 6.7

The Room Upstairs poster

Released in 1946, The Room Upstairs is a drama, crime and romance film directed by Georges Lacombe, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. The local building-contractor Martin Roumagnac is fascinated by the fashionable Blanche Ferrand. To impress Blache, Martin presents her with a villa. However, this ruins him financially. Despite Martin's many efforts for the now femme-fatal Blanche, she is not able to chose between him and the rich consul De Laubry.

Who’s in it. The Room Upstairs stars Marlene Dietrich as Blanche Ferrand, Jean Gabin as Martin Roumagnac, Daniel Gélin as Le surveillant du collège and Marcel Herrand as M. de Laubry, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Room Upstairs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Room Upstairs page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Room Upstairs tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Room Upstairs (1946)?
In US, The Room Upstairs is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Room Upstairs worth watching?
The Room Upstairs holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Room Upstairs?
The Room Upstairs stars Marlene Dietrich, Jean Gabin, Daniel Gélin, Marcel Herrand and Odette Barencey.
When was The Room Upstairs released?
The Room Upstairs was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.