Three in the Attic (1968): cast, story & where to watch

1968 · Film · ★ 4.5

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Released in 1968, Three in the Attic is a comedy and drama film directed by Richard Wilson, running about 90 minutes. “Some men are starved for love... Paxton Quigley's problem was completely the opposite!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the swinging sixties three girls discover they have the same boyfriend who has been playing around with them all while vowing fidelity to each. To teach him a lesson he won't forget, the trio contrive to lock him up and continually favour him with their attentions in turn.

Who’s in it. Three in the Attic stars Christopher Jones as Paxton Quigley, Yvette Mimieux as Tobey Clinton, Judy Pace as Eulice and Maggie Thrett as Jan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Three in the Attic has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $5 at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Three in the Attic page.

If you liked it. Fans of Three in the Attic tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Three in the Attic (1968)?
In US, Three in the Attic is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Three in the Attic worth watching?
Three in the Attic holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Three in the Attic?
Three in the Attic stars Christopher Jones, Yvette Mimieux, Judy Pace, Maggie Thrett and Nan Martin.
When was Three in the Attic released?
Three in the Attic was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.