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5 Flights Up 2014

★ 6.0328 votes92 min📅 2014-05-10

"A coming of age story"

Richard Loncraine's gentle drama *5 Flights Up (2014)* finds an aging New York couple facing an uncertain future after decades in their beloved apartment.

Director: Richard Loncraine

Cast

Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Alex Carver
Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton
Ruth Carver
Carrie Preston
Carrie Preston
Miriam Carswell
Cynthia Nixon
Cynthia Nixon
Lily Portman
Alysia Reiner
Alysia Reiner
Blue Leggings
Josh Pais
Josh Pais
Jackson
Claire van der Boom
Claire van der Boom
Young Ruth
Korey Jackson
Korey Jackson
Young Alex
Sterling Jerins
Sterling Jerins
Zoe
Liza J. Bennett
Liza J. Bennett
Mrs. Vincent

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5 Flights Up (2014) about?

The film follows Alex and Ruth, a long-married couple in New York, as they grapple with whether to leave their beloved apartment after decades. Their journey sparks reflections on family, change, and the meaning of home.

Who directed 5 Flights Up?

Richard Loncraine directed *5 Flights Up*, known for his keen eye for character-driven dramas.

Who stars in 5 Flights Up?

Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton headline the cast, joined by Carrie Preston, Cynthia Nixon, and Josh Pais.

Is 5 Flights Up (2014) worth watching?

With its heartfelt performances and reflective pace, *5 Flights Up (2014)* offers a touching look at love and letting go. Fans of intimate dramas starring Freeman and Keaton will find much to appreciate.

How long is 5 Flights Up?

The film runs 92 minutes.

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About 5 Flights Up (2014) — Morgan Freeman & Diane Keaton's moving New York story

Richard Loncraine's gentle drama *5 Flights Up (2014)* finds an aging New York couple facing an uncertain future after decades in their beloved apartment. Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton portray Alex and Ruth, a warm-hearted pair whose cozy routines are disrupted by the push-and-pull of modern life—real estate pressures, memories of their son, and the quiet ache of letting go. As they climb the five flights to their home one last time, the film captures the bittersweet poetry of love and loss. With its intimate pacing and rich performances, the story becomes a tender meditation on aging, home, and the choices that define us.

Set against the timeless backdrop of Manhattan, *5 Flights Up (2014)* blends quiet humor with emotional depth, contrasting the couple's enduring bond against the transient pulse of the city. Freeman and Keaton deliver soulful chemistry as they debate downsizing, confront mortality, and rediscover what truly matters. A story about holding on and knowing when to move forward, it lingers like the scent of an old book or the view from a fifth-floor window.