Love at the Top (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1974, Love at the Top is a comedy film directed by Michel Deville, running about 105 minutes. “(And How to Get There)!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nicolas Mallet, an inconspicuous and shy bank employee, one day successfully invites Marie-Paul, a young woman he hadn’t known before, in the streets of Paris to a café and sleeps with her the next day. When he tells his surprised friend Claude about the incident, the disillusioned and handicapped writer starts to guide him, leading Nicolas on a dazzling social ascent.
Who’s in it. Love at the Top stars Jean-Louis Trintignant as Nicolas Mallet, Jean-Pierre Cassel as Claude Fabre, Romy Schneider as Roberte Groult and Jane Birkin as Marie-Paule, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Love 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 Love at the Top page.
If you liked it. Fans of Love at the Top tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Love at the Top (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Love at the Top change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Love at the Top worth watching?
- Love at the Top 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 Love at the Top?
- Love at the Top stars Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean-Pierre Cassel, Romy Schneider, Jane Birkin and Jean-François Balmer.
- When was Love at the Top released?
- Love at the Top was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.