
Told from the woman's perspective, the story of a couple trying to reclaim the life and love they once knew and pick up the pieces of a past that may be too far gone.


“A coming of age story”
A long-time married couple who've spent their lives together in the same New York apartment become overwhelmed by personal and real estate-related issues when they plan to move away.

Morgan Freeman
Alex Carver

Diane Keaton
Ruth Carver

Carrie Preston
Miriam Carswell

Cynthia Nixon
Lily Portman

Alysia Reiner
Blue Leggings

Josh Pais
Jackson

Claire van der Boom
Young Ruth

Korey Jackson
Young Alex

Sterling Jerins
Zoe

Liza J. Bennett
Mrs. Vincent
5 Flights Up is a drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of new york city, married couple, moving out. Directed by Richard Loncraine, it stars Morgan Freeman, Diane Keaton, Carrie Preston. A long-time married couple who've spent their lives together in the same New York apartment become overwhelmed by personal and real estate-related issues when they plan to move away.
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Told from the woman's perspective, the story of a couple trying to reclaim the life and love they once knew and pick up the pieces of a past that may be too far gone.

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