Room at the Top
1958, English. Directed by Jack Clayton.
A savage story of lust and ambition
An ambitious young accountant schemes to wed a wealthy factory owner's daughter, despite falling in love with a married older woman.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 148 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Room at the Top
Room at the Top is streaming on fuboTV and Shout! Factory in India.
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At The Top: watch order
Cast & crew
- Jack ClaytonDirector
- Laurence HarveyJoe Lampton
- Simone SignoretAlice Aisgill
- Heather SearsSusan Brown
- Donald WolfitMr. Brown
- Donald HoustonCharles Soames
- Hermione BaddeleyElspeth
- Beatrice VarleyAunt
- Allan CuthbertsonGeorge Aisgill
- Raymond HuntleyMr. Hoylake
- John WestbrookJack Wales
- Ambrosine PhillpottsMrs. Brown
- Richard PascoTeddy
Details
- Released
- 29 December 1958
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Neil Paterson, Mordecai Richler
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What Room at the Top is based on
Room at the Top is based on Room at the Top, a 1957 novel by John Braine.
Novel · 1957
Room at the Top
By John Braine
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Room at the Top: quick answers
What comes after Room at the Top?
Next in the series: Life at the Top (1965).
Is Room at the Top worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 148 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Room at the Top?
Room at the Top runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does Room at the Top have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Room at the Top. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Room at the Top parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Room at the Top is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Room at the Top on?
Room at the Top is streaming on fuboTV and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Room at the Top?
If you liked Room at the Top, try A Kind of Loving, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, My Fault: London.
Who directed Room at the Top?
Room at the Top (1958) was directed by Jack Clayton and stars Laurence Harvey, Simone Signoret, Heather Sears.
What is Room at the Top based on?
Room at the Top is based on Room at the Top, a 1957 novel by John Braine.