The People Upstairs (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2020, The People Upstairs is a comedy and drama film directed by Cesc Gay, running about 81 minutes. “Love The Neighbour Has Just Taken On A Whole New Meaning!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Julio and Ana have been together for more than fifteen years. They have become a couple who no longer look at nor touch one another, and who have made daily fighting the essence of their relationship. This evening, Ana has invited their upstairs neighbors to come round, Salva and Laura, a couple younger than them, pleasant and friendly, but whose noises are now an annoyance for Julio and Ana... or perhaps a stimulus? The upstairs neighbors will make them an unusual and surprising proposal which will turn the evening into an exaggerated and cathartic experience for all four.
Who’s in it. The People Upstairs stars Javier Cámara as Julio, Belén Cuesta as Laura, Alberto San Juan as Salva and Griselda Siciliani as Ana.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The People Upstairs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Beamafilm and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The People Upstairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The People Upstairs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The People Upstairs (2020)?
- In AU, The People Upstairs is available to stream on Beamafilm, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The People Upstairs worth watching?
- The People Upstairs holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The People Upstairs?
- The People Upstairs stars Javier Cámara, Belén Cuesta, Alberto San Juan and Griselda Siciliani.
- When was The People Upstairs released?
- The People Upstairs was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.