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Backstairs

6.2192150mMovieMysteryDramaThriller

In a poor neighborhood of a big city, a crippled mailman is in love with a maid who lives in his building. However, she is in love with a wealthy and handsome young man, who soon disappears. The mailman provides the maid with letters that get her hopes up... but tragedy will soon befall all three.

DirectorsPaul Leni·Leopold Jessner
WriterCarl Mayer
ProducersHanns Lippmann·Henny Porten

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Cast · Directed by Paul Leni

HPHenny Porten
Henny Porten
The Maid
FKFritz Kortner
Fritz Kortner
The Postman
WDWilliam Dieterle
William Dieterle
The Lover
ED
Eugene Dieterle
(Uncredited)

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Backstairs — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Backstairs?

Backstairs isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Backstairs on Netflix?

No, Backstairs is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Backstairs on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Backstairs isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Backstairs for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Backstairs?

Backstairs hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 29, 1922. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.