Room at the Top (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1959, Room at the Top is a drama and romance film directed by Jack Clayton, running about 115 minutes. “A savage story of lust and ambition” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.
Who’s in it. Room at the Top stars Simone Signoret as Alice Aisgill, Laurence Harvey as Joe Lampton, Heather Sears as Susan Brown and Donald Wolfit as Mr. Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Room at the Top has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Room at the Top page.
If you liked it. Fans of Room 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 Room at the Top (1959)?
- In US, Room at the Top is available to stream on fuboTV and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Room at the Top worth watching?
- Room at the Top holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Room at the Top?
- Room at the Top stars Simone Signoret, Laurence Harvey, Heather Sears, Donald Wolfit and Donald Houston.
- When was Room at the Top released?
- Room at the Top was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.