The People Under the Stairs (1991) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1991 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1991, The People Under the Stairs is a comédie, thriller, drame and horreur film directed by Wes Craven, running about 102 minutes. “In every neighborhood there is one house that adults whisper about and children cross the street to avoid.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Poindexter "Fool" Williams, his brother Leroy, and their family face eviction from their rented home in South Central Los Angeles. Their landlords are a greedy, uncaring couple who live in a mansion that's as huge as it is eerie. Leroy has a plan to burglarize the mansion, but what the boys find inside is not what they expected.
Who’s in it. The People Under the Stairs stars Brandon Quintin Adams as Poindexter 'Fool' Williams, Everett McGill as Man, Ving Rhames as Leroy and A. J. Langer as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The People Under the Stairs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The People Under the Stairs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The People Under the Stairs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The People Under the Stairs (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The People Under the Stairs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The People Under the Stairs worth watching?
- The People Under the Stairs holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie, thriller, drame and horreur. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The People Under the Stairs?
- The People Under the Stairs stars Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Ving Rhames, A. J. Langer and Sean Whalen.
- When was The People Under the Stairs released?
- The People Under the Stairs was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.