The Lift (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1983, The Lift is a thriller, fantasy, horror and science fiction film directed by Dick Maas, running about 95 minutes. “Take the stairs, take the stairs. For God's sake, take the Stairs!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lift technician finds himself drawn into a web of mystery and peril as he investigates the perplexing deadly accidents occurring in the elevators of a new office building.
Who’s in it. The Lift stars Huub Stapel as Felix Adelaar, Willeke van Ammelrooy as Mieke de Beer, Josine van Dalsum as Saskia Adelaar and Liz Snoyink as Vrouw in Lift, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Lift has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 The Lift page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lift tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lift (1983)?
- In US, The Lift is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder and Night Flight Plus, 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 The Lift worth watching?
- The Lift holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lift?
- The Lift stars Huub Stapel, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Josine van Dalsum, Liz Snoyink and Wiske Sterringa.
- When was The Lift released?
- The Lift was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.