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Where to watch Elevator to the Gallows (1958) tonight

Elevator to the Gallows (1958) runs 1 h 32 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 7.6 from 743 TMDB members. A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.

Runtime
1 h 32 min — ends 9:32 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
NR (US)
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released
January 29, 1958
TMDB rating
7.6 / 10 from 743 votes
Director
Louis Malle
Starring
Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Georges Poujouly, Yori Bertin
Language
French
Original title
Ascenseur pour l'échafaud
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

Where to watch it tonight

Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription).

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How long is Elevator to the Gallows?
Elevator to the Gallows is 1 h 32 min long (92 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:32 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Elevator to the Gallows rated?
Elevator to the Gallows is rated NR in the US.
Is Elevator to the Gallows a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Crime and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Elevator to the Gallows?
In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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