The Fifth Floor
1978, English. Directed by Howard Avedis.
The Nightmare Is Knowing You're Sane.
A young woman collapses on the disco dance floor of what's revealed to be strychnine poisoning. Assuming that this is an attempt at suicide, her boyfriend and doctor have her committed to the Fifth Floor, an asylum with obviously crazy inmates and a predatory orderly. The problem is, she's still sane!
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 15 November 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Meyer Dolinsky, Howard Avedis, Marlene Schmidt
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What The Fifth Floor is based on
The Fifth Floor is based on a true story.
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The Fifth Floor runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Fifth Floor is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The Fifth Floor isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fifth Floor?
If you liked The Fifth Floor, try The Rule of Jenny Pen, Stonehearst Asylum, Barbarian.
Who directed The Fifth Floor?
The Fifth Floor (1978) was directed by Howard Avedis and stars Bo Hopkins, Dianne Hull, Patti D'Arbanville.
What is The Fifth Floor based on?
The Fifth Floor is based on a true story.