
The Staircase
1998, English. Directed by Karen Arthur.
A mysterious carpenter appears just as a church is in need of repair.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Staircase
The Staircase isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 April 1998.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Karen ArthurDirector
- Barbara HersheyMother Madalyn
- William L. PetersenJoad
- Diane LaddSister Margaret
- Louis FerreiraMr. Mouly
- David ClennonSimon Filger
- Paul Robert LangdonPaco
- Anthony RitterHernando
- Mark SivertsenMr. Prewitt
- Rodney A. GrantGeronimo
- Jane E. GooldSister Florian
- Boots SoutherlandDeputy Carlson
- Paul GeoffreySamuels
Details
- Released
- 12 April 1998
- Written by
- Christopher Lofton
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What The Staircase is based on
The Staircase is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked The Staircase

Every Thing Will Be Fine
2015 · 5.4/10
SnoozefestFans watch both

Hello Sister, Goodbye Life
2006 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Christmas Shoes
2002 · 6.8/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Mansfield Park
2007 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

How Sarah Got Her Wings
2015 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

Abraham
1993 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors
1992 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Anne of Green Gables
2016 · 7.2/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers

Christmas in Angel Falls
2017 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Little Lord Fauntleroy
1980 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Staircase: quick answers
Is The Staircase worth watching?
The Staircase doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Staircase?
The Staircase runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does The Staircase have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Staircase. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Staircase parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Staircase is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Staircase on?
The Staircase isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 April 1998. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Staircase?
If you liked The Staircase, try Every Thing Will Be Fine, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, The Christmas Shoes.
Who directed The Staircase?
The Staircase (1998) was directed by Karen Arthur and stars Barbara Hershey, William L. Petersen, Diane Ladd.
What is The Staircase based on?
The Staircase is based on a true story.