The Room Upstairs
Synopsis
A Boston teacher decides to turn her old home into a boarding house to pull in some much-needed extra money. It turns out her tenants help her in more ways than supplementing her income, and ultimately they become instrumental in turning her life around.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 31, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Margolin
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Lawson, Stuart Margolin
- Original Title
- The Room Upstairs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Marian Rees Associates, The Alexander Group Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Margolin
Steve Lawson, Stuart Margolin
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Margolin
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Room Upstairs
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What is The Room Upstairs about?
A Boston teacher decides to turn her old home into a boarding house to pull in some much-needed extra money. It turns out her tenants help her in more ways than supplementing her income, and ultimately they become instrumental in turning her life around.
Who directed The Room Upstairs?
The Room Upstairs was directed by Stuart Margolin.
Who stars in The Room Upstairs?
The principal cast of The Room Upstairs includes Stockard Channing, Sam Waterston, Linda Hunt, Joan Allen, Clancy Brown.
When was The Room Upstairs released and how long is it?
The Room Upstairs was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Is The Room Upstairs based on a book or true story?
The Room Upstairs is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stuart Margolin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Room Upstairs?
The Room Upstairs holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).