Up the Junction (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1968, Up the Junction is a drama film directed by Peter Collinson, running about 119 minutes. “Don't get caught was what she wasn't taught.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young woman trades her upper-class existence for a new life in an economically depressed suburb of London.
Who’s in it. Up the Junction stars Suzy Kendall as Polly, Dennis Waterman as Pete, Maureen Lipman as Sylvie and Adrienne Posta as Rube, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Up the Junction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Up the Junction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Up the Junction tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Up the Junction (1968)?
- In US, Up the Junction is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Up the Junction worth watching?
- Up the Junction holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Up the Junction?
- Up the Junction stars Suzy Kendall, Dennis Waterman, Maureen Lipman, Adrienne Posta and Liz Fraser.
- When was Up the Junction released?
- Up the Junction was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.