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The Man Upstairs

5.719921h 31mMovieComedyDrama

Hepburn plays an elderly woman whose house becomes a hideaway for an escaped convict (O'Neal), and the pair strike up an unlikely friendship.

DirectorGeorge Schaefer
WriterJames Prideaux
ProducersJohn Philip Dayton·Lamar Jackson

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Cast · Directed by George Schaefer

KHKatharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Victoria Brown
RORyan O'Neal
Ryan O'Neal
Mooney Polaski
HBHenry Beckman
Henry Beckman
Sheriff
HCHelena Carroll
Helena Carroll
Molly
BFBrenda Forbes
Brenda Forbes
Cloris
LK
Lawrence King-Phillips
Roy
TMTom McBeath
Tom McBeath
Priest
SMSam Malkin
Sam Malkin
Store Owner
FP
Florence Paterson
Mrs. Porter
RWRobert Wisden
Robert Wisden
Mayor
KFKelli Fox
Kelli Fox
Suzy
JB
James Bell
Bull

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The Man Upstairs — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Man Upstairs?

The Man Upstairs isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Man Upstairs on Netflix?

No, The Man Upstairs is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Man Upstairs on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Man Upstairs isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

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

What is the OTT release date for The Man Upstairs?

The Man Upstairs hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 24, 1993. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.