Movie
Where to Watch The People Under the Stairs (1991) in the US
- 1991
- R
- 1h 42m
- 6.4IMDb
- 67%Rotten Tomatoes
- 57Metascore
The People Under the Stairs is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
The People Under the Stairs is the story of a young boy (Fool) from the ghetto and takes place on his 13th birthday. In an attempted burglary (along with two others) of the home of his family's evil landlords, he becomes trapped inside their large suburban house and discovers the secret of the "children" that the insane brother and sister have been "rearing" under the stairs.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Wes Craven
- Writer
- Wes Craven
- Starring
- Brandon Quintin Adams, Everett McGill, Wendy Robie
Details
- Release date
- Nov 1, 1991
- Language
- English, Spanish
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $24,204,154
- Awards
- 2 wins & 8 nominations total
Where to Watch The People Under the Stairs (1991) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The People Under the Stairs in the United States?
- The People Under the Stairs is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Peacock (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The People Under the Stairs or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Peacock (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The People Under the Stairs for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The People Under the Stairs in the United States.
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