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Life at the Top

5.919651h 57mNRMovieDrama

Successful businessman Joe Lampton is married to the wealthy Susan, has two children, and lives in the mill town of Warley in northern England. But his career seems to have plateaued, leaving him disillusioned. This feeling is only…

DirectorTed Kotcheff
WriterMordecai Richler
ProducersJames Woolf·John Woolf

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Life at the Top isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ted Kotcheff

LHLaurence Harvey
Laurence Harvey
Joe Lampton
JSJean Simmons
Jean Simmons
Susan Lampton
HBHonor Blackman
Honor Blackman
Norah Hauxley
MCMichael Craig
Michael Craig
Mark
DWDonald Wolfit
Donald Wolfit
Abe Brown
RMRobert Morley
Robert Morley
Tiffield
MJMargaret Johnston
Margaret Johnston
Sybil
APAmbrosine Phillpotts
Ambrosine Phillpotts
Mrs. Margaret Brown
ACAllan Cuthbertson
Allan Cuthbertson
George Aisgill
PM
Paul A. Martin
Harry
FC
Frances Cosslett
Barbara
IS
Ian Shand
Ralph Hethersett

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Life at the Top — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life at the Top?

Life at the Top isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in France. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Life at the Top on Netflix?

No, Life at the Top is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Life at the Top on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Life at the Top isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Life at the Top for free?

Life at the Top isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Life at the Top?

Life at the Top is currently the latest film in the At The Top Collection.

Is there a prequel to Life at the Top?

Yes — Room at the Top (1958) comes before Life at the Top in the At The Top Collection.

Is Life at the Top part of a trilogy?

No — Life at the Top is part of the At The Top Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the At The Top Collection?

There are 2 films in the At The Top Collection: Room at the Top (1958) and Life at the Top (1965).