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8 Stories (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 2015, 8 Stories is a drama film directed by Stephanie Fowers, running about 115 minutes.

What it’s about. Living in a crowded New York City apartment does not mean getting close to the neighbors. During the hectic Christmas season, the residents go about their lives while an old widower sits alone in his living room reading a card that says his son won't be coming home for Christmas. Meanwhile a dancer packs up her ballet shoes to give up on her dream in the big city. A financial consultant can't commit. An artist tries to confront his fear about talking to the girl upstairs. A washed up journalist can't find the right story. And three students more concerned with popularity than making friends all walk into an elevator. 8 strangers stuck in an elevator 8 stories high. 8 strangers are about to find out what being a true neighbor means.

Who’s in it. 8 Stories stars Drew Brock Baker as Cameron, Mary Etuk as Maggie, Sterling Evans as Chase and Aisha Marie as Scarlett.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, 8 Stories has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 8 Stories page.

If you liked it. Fans of 8 Stories tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch 8 Stories (2015)?
In US, 8 Stories is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is 8 Stories worth watching?
8 Stories holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 8 Stories?
8 Stories stars Drew Brock Baker, Mary Etuk, Sterling Evans and Aisha Marie.
When was 8 Stories released?
8 Stories was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.