Crossing the Floor (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, Crossing the Floor is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Guy Jenkin, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Political satire closely mirroring real-life British politics of the time - a self-serving Conservative minister "crosses the floor" to join the opposition Labour Party, at a time when the Conservative Party has a majority in Parliament of just one seat. Sequel to A Very Open Prison.
Who’s in it. Crossing the Floor stars Tom Wilkinson as David Hanratty, Neil Pearson as Tom Peel, Diana Kent as Alison Hanratty and Helen Baxendale as Ruth Clarke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Crossing the Floor 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 Crossing the Floor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crossing the Floor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crossing the Floor (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crossing the Floor change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crossing the Floor worth watching?
- Crossing the Floor holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crossing the Floor?
- Crossing the Floor stars Tom Wilkinson, Neil Pearson, Diana Kent, Helen Baxendale and Douglas Henshall.