The Strangers Upstairs
1961, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
After moving in to their dream home, newlyweds decide to rent out their second floor to save money. They soon discover the woe of being landlords.
- Runtime
- 0h 56m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 15 December 1961
- Original title
- 二階の他人
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshitarō Nomura, Kyo Takigawa, Yoji Yamada
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How long is The Strangers Upstairs?
The Strangers Upstairs runs 56 minutes (0h 56m).
Does The Strangers Upstairs have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Strangers Upstairs on?
The Strangers Upstairs isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 December 1961. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Strangers Upstairs?
If you liked The Strangers Upstairs, try Family Weekend, Landline, Somewhere in Queens.
Who directed The Strangers Upstairs?
The Strangers Upstairs (1961) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Kazuya Kosaka, Kyoko Aoi, Reiko Hitomi.