Up the Down Staircase (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1967, Up the Down Staircase is a drama film directed by Robert Mulligan, running about 124 minutes. “Simple words that start a war: "Good morning. My name is Miss Barrett. I am your Home Room teacher..."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sylvia, a novice schoolteacher, is hired to teach English in a high school, but she’s met with an apathetic faculty, a delinquent student body and an administration that drowns its staff in paperwork. The following days go from bad to worse as Sylvia struggles to reach her most troubled students.
Who’s in it. Up the Down Staircase stars Sandy Dennis as Sylvia Barrett, Patrick Bedford as Paul Barringer, Eileen Heckart as Henrietta Pastorfield and Ruth White as Beatrice Schacter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Up the Down Staircase has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up the Down Staircase page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up the Down Staircase tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up the Down Staircase (1967)?
- In US, Up the Down Staircase is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up the Down Staircase worth watching?
- Up the Down Staircase holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Up the Down Staircase?
- Up the Down Staircase stars Sandy Dennis, Patrick Bedford, Eileen Heckart, Ruth White and Jean Stapleton.