Life Upside Down (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1964, Life Upside Down is a drama film directed by Alain Jessua, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A Paris real estate developer who feels compelled to withdraw from his seemingly perfect life into a world of his own. Is the man going insane? By conventional standards, maybe, but it's clear that the life he's fleeing is madder still from his point of view, and since that point of view is unfailingly witty and astute, we even come to accept his delusions as more "real" than reality.
Who’s in it. Life Upside Down stars Charles Denner as Jacques Valin, Anna Gaylor as Viviane, Guy Saint-Jean as Fernand and Nicole Gueden as Nicole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Life Upside Down 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 Life Upside Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life Upside Down tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life Upside Down (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life Upside Down change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life Upside Down worth watching?
- Life Upside Down holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life Upside Down?
- Life Upside Down stars Charles Denner, Anna Gaylor, Guy Saint-Jean, Nicole Gueden and Yvonne Clech.
- When was Life Upside Down released?
- Life Upside Down was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.