The Door in the Floor (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2004, The Door in the Floor is a drama film directed by Tod Williams, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the privileged beach community of East Hampton, New York and chronicles one pivotal summer in the lives of famous children's book author Ted Cole and his wife Marion. Their once-great marriage has been strained by tragedy. Her resulting despondency and his subsequent infidelities have prevented the couple from confronting a much-needed change in their relationship. Eddie O'Hare, the young man Ted hires to work as his summer assistant, is the couple's unwitting yet willing pawn - and, ultimately, the catalyst in the transformation of their lives.
Who’s in it. The Door in the Floor stars Jeff Bridges as Ted Cole, Kim Basinger as Marion Cole, Elle Fanning as Ruth Cole and Jon Foster as Eddie O'Hare, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Door in the Floor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Door in the Floor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Door in the Floor tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Door in the Floor (2004)?
- In US, The Door in the Floor is available to 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 Door in the Floor worth watching?
- The Door in the Floor 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 The Door in the Floor?
- The Door in the Floor stars Jeff Bridges, Kim Basinger, Elle Fanning, Jon Foster and Larry Pine.
- When was The Door in the Floor released?
- The Door in the Floor was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.