Up the Down Staircase
Director: Robert Mulligan
"Simple words that start a war: "Good morning. My name is Miss Barrett. I am your Home Room teacher...""
Sylvia, a novice schoolteacher, is hired to teach English in a high school, but she’s met with an apathetic faculty, a delinquent student body and an administration that drowns its staff in paperwork. The following days go from bad to worse as Sylvia struggles to reach her most troubled students.
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Cast
Sandy Dennis
Sylvia Barrett
Patrick Bedford
Paul Barringer
Eileen Heckart
Henrietta Pastorfield
Ruth White
Beatrice Schacter
Jean Stapleton
Sadie Finch
Sorrell Booke
Dr. Bester
Roy Poole
Mr. McHabe
Florence Stanley
Ellen Friedenberg
Ellen O'Mara
Alice Blake
Jeff Howard
Joe Ferone
Vinnette Carroll
The Mother
Martha Greenhouse
Mrs. Kagan
In brief
Up the Down Staircase (1967) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 27 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 4min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Up the Down Staircase online?
Up the Down Staircase is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Up the Down Staircase?
Up the Down Staircase runs 124 minutes (2h 4min).
What rating does Up the Down Staircase have?
Up the Down Staircase has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 27 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Up the Down Staircase from?
Up the Down Staircase was released in 1967.
