Hannah Takes the Stairs
“When you don't know what you want, how can you know who you want?”
Synopsis
Hannah is a recent college graduate interning at a Chicago production company. She is crushing on two writers at work, Matt and Paul, who share an office and keep her entertained. Will a relationship with one of them disrupt the delicate balance of their friendship?
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Type: Trailer • Published 2007-08-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 22, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Swanberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Kent Osborne, Joe Swanberg, Greta Gerwig
- Original Score
- Kevin Bewersdorf
- Original Title
- Hannah Takes the Stairs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- filmscience
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Swanberg
Kent Osborne, Joe Swanberg, Greta Gerwig
Kevin Bewersdorf
Joe Swanberg
Joe Swanberg
Anish Savjani, Joe Swanberg, Rajen Savjani
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Swanberg
Director of Photography
Joe Swanberg
Editor
Anish Savjani
Producer
Joe Swanberg
Producer
Joe Swanberg
Director
Kevin Bewersdorf
Original Music Composer
Kent Osborne
Writer
Joe Swanberg
Writer
Greta Gerwig
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hannah Takes the Stairs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hannah Takes the Stairs about?
Hannah is a recent college graduate interning at a Chicago production company. She is crushing on two writers at work, Matt and Paul, who share an office and keep her entertained. Will a relationship with one of them disrupt the delicate balance of their friendship?
Who directed Hannah Takes the Stairs?
Hannah Takes the Stairs was directed by Joe Swanberg.
Who stars in Hannah Takes the Stairs?
The principal cast of Hannah Takes the Stairs includes Greta Gerwig, Kent Osborne, Andrew Bujalski, Ry Russo-Young, Mark Duplass.
When was Hannah Takes the Stairs released and how long is it?
Hannah Takes the Stairs was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Hannah Takes the Stairs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hannah Takes the Stairs was composed by Kevin Bewersdorf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hannah Takes the Stairs?
Hannah Takes the Stairs holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).