The Lift
1983, Dutch. Directed by Dick Maas.
Take the stairs, take the stairs. For God's sake, take the Stairs!!!
A lift technician finds himself drawn into a web of mystery and peril as he investigates the perplexing deadly accidents occurring in the elevators of a new office building.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
- Rated
- R
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The Lift is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, and Night Flight Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Dick MaasDirector
- Huub StapelFelix Adelaar
- Willeke van AmmelrooyMieke de Beer
- Josine van DalsumSaskia Adelaar
- Liz SnoijinkVrouw in Lift
- Wiske SterringaVrouw in Lift
- Huib BroosMan in Lift
- Pieter LutzMan in Lift
- Johan HoboOber
- Dick SchefferGérant
- Matthias MaatOber
- Ger van GroningenOber
- Jan Anne DrenthNachtportier
Details
- Released
- 11 May 1983
- Original title
- De Lift
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Dick Maas
- Budget
- $350K
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The Lift: quick answers
Is The Lift worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 207 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Lift?
The Lift runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Lift have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lift. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lift parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Lift is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Lift on?
The Lift is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+, and Night Flight Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lift?
If you liked The Lift, try Devil, The Hunt, Containment.
Who directed The Lift?
The Lift (1983) was directed by Dick Maas and stars Huub Stapel, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Josine van Dalsum.