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The Fifth Floor

5.019781h 30mRMovieHorrorThriller

A young woman collapses on the disco dance floor of what's revealed to be strychnine poisoning. Assuming that this is an attempt at suicide, her boyfriend and doctor have her committed to the Fifth Floor, an asylum with obviously crazy…

DirectorHoward Avedis
WritersMeyer Dolinsky·Howard Avedis
ProducersHoward Avedis·Marlene Schmidt

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Cast · Directed by Howard Avedis

BHBo Hopkins
Bo Hopkins
Carl
DHDianne Hull
Dianne Hull
Kelly McIntyre
PDPatti D'Arbanville
Patti D'Arbanville
Cathy
SFSharon Farrell
Sharon Farrell
Melanie
RERobert Englund
Robert Englund
Benny
AJAnthony James
Anthony James
Derrick
JAJulie Adams
Julie Adams
Nurse Hannelord
MFMel Ferrer
Mel Ferrer
Dr. Sidney Coleman
JCJohn David Carson
John David Carson
Ronnie Denton
EBEarl Boen
Earl Boen
Phil
ANAlice Nunn
Alice Nunn
Emma
HAHoward Avedis
Howard Avedis
Occupational Therapist

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The Fifth Floor — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Fifth Floor?

The Fifth Floor is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Plex and Plex Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Fifth Floor on Netflix?

No, The Fifth Floor is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Plex.

Is The Fifth Floor on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Fifth Floor is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of October 2026.

Where can I watch The Fifth Floor for free?

The Fifth Floor is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex and Plex Channel in United States.

Is The Fifth Floor based on a true story?

Yes — The Fifth Floor is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).