The Elevator (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1998, The Elevator is a comedy and drama film directed by Rafal Zielinski, running about 93 minutes. “It's a hell of a ride” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Things are going swimmingly for the film producer Roy Tilden, his last film is a success and he will soon receive an award for it. But his perfect day changed quickly when he takes an elevator with a keen writer. Directly after the door is closed, the emergency stop button is pressed and he is caught with a bunch of mildly different people.
Who’s in it. The Elevator stars Martin Landau as Roy Tilden, Gretchen Becker as Doris, Arye Gross as Moshe and Dean Jacobson as Mail Boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Elevator sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Elevator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Elevator tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Elevator (1998)?
- In GB, The Elevator is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Elevator worth watching?
- The Elevator holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Elevator?
- The Elevator stars Martin Landau, Gretchen Becker, Arye Gross, Dean Jacobson and Gabriel Bologna.
- When was The Elevator released?
- The Elevator was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.