Up in the World (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, Up in the World is a comedy film directed by John Paddy Carstairs, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Norman is a window cleaner who has to clean a manor house with hundreds of windows. He is distracted by the son of the house who persuades him to go into town. When some villains try and kidnap the young heir Norman fights them off but the heir has banged his head and can't remember Norman's heroic stand
Who’s in it. Up in the World stars Norman Wisdom as Norman, Maureen Swanson as Jeannie Andrews, Jerry Desmonde as Maj. Willoughby and Michael Caridia as Sir Reginald, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Up in the World has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up in the World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up in the World tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up in the World (1956)?
- In GB, Up in the World is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up in the World worth watching?
- Up in the World holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up in the World?
- Up in the World stars Norman Wisdom, Maureen Swanson, Jerry Desmonde, Michael Caridia and Colin Gordon.
- When was Up in the World released?
- Up in the World was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.