The Room Upstairs (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1987, The Room Upstairs is a romance film directed by Stuart Margolin, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A Boston teacher decides to turn her old home into a boarding house to pull in some much-needed extra money. It turns out her tenants help her in more ways than supplementing her income, and ultimately they become instrumental in turning her life around.
Who’s in it. The Room Upstairs stars Stockard Channing as Leah Lazenby, Sam Waterston as Travis Coles, Linda Hunt as Mrs. Sanders and Joan Allen as Ellie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Room Upstairs has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Room Upstairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Room Upstairs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Room Upstairs (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Room Upstairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Room Upstairs worth watching?
- The Room Upstairs holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Room Upstairs?
- The Room Upstairs stars Stockard Channing, Sam Waterston, Linda Hunt, Joan Allen and Clancy Brown.
- When was The Room Upstairs released?
- The Room Upstairs was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.