Staying Vertical (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, Staying Vertical is a drama film directed by Alain Guiraudie, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Screenwriter Leo is searching for the wolf in the south of France. During a scouting excursion he is seduced by Marie, a free-spirited and dynamic shepherdess. Nine months later she gives birth to their child. Suffering from post-natal depression and with no faith in Leo, who comes and goes without warning, Marie abandons both of them. Leo finds himself alone, with a baby to care for.
Who’s in it. Staying Vertical stars Damien Bonnard as Léo, India Hair as Marie, Raphaël Thiéry as Jean-Louis and Christian Bouillette as Marcel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Staying Vertical has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Staying Vertical page.
If you liked it. Fans of Staying Vertical tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Staying Vertical (2016)?
- In US, Staying Vertical is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Staying Vertical worth watching?
- Staying Vertical holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Staying Vertical?
- Staying Vertical stars Damien Bonnard, India Hair, Raphaël Thiéry, Christian Bouillette and Basile Meilleurat.
- When was Staying Vertical released?
- Staying Vertical was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.