Life at the Top (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1965, Life at the Top is a drama film directed by Ted Kotcheff, running about 117 minutes. “The more they live it up the more they have to live it down!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Successful businessman Joe Lampton is married to the wealthy Susan, has two children, and lives in the mill town of Warley in northern England. But his career seems to have plateaued, leaving him disillusioned. This feeling is only exacerbated when he discovers his wife's infidelity with local man Mark. So he takes up with attractive TV host Norah and moves with her to London, aiming to reignite the fire that drove him to the top.
Who’s in it. Life at the Top stars Laurence Harvey as Joe Lampton, Jean Simmons as Susan Lampton, Honor Blackman as Norah Hauxley and Michael Craig as Mark, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Life at the Top 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 Life at the Top page.
If you liked it. Fans of Life at the Top tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Life at the Top (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Life at the Top change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Life at the Top worth watching?
- Life at the Top holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Life at the Top?
- Life at the Top stars Laurence Harvey, Jean Simmons, Honor Blackman, Michael Craig and Donald Wolfit.
- When was Life at the Top released?
- Life at the Top was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.