---
title: "Elevate"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/elevate-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 601760
imdb_id: "tt2719752"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 9.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Elevate (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/elevate-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Elevate" (2018).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or viewership numbers.
Omit missing details.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Elevate
Year: 2018
Release Date (US): 10/20/2018
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 35m
Director: Angela Matemotja
Cast: Brianna Brown, Alexis Carra, Kit Williamson, Jeremiah OC Jahi, Ben (last name not provided, but source [5] mentions Ben).
Plot:
Protagonist: Trina (an overweight elevator switch operator/worker - source [2] says "overweight elevator swit" - I'll use "elevator switch" as per the text).
Trina's conflict: Job stress, trying to complete one day of healthy eating, harassed by a cruel boss.
Secondary conflict: Overwhelmed by trapped elevator occupants reaching out for help.
Escape/Inspiration: Lola, a fitness guru she tries to emulate.
Themes/

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Xumo Play, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Angela Matemotja

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Brianna Brown** as *Bretta Louie*
- **Alexis Carra** as *Lola*
- **Kit Williamson** as *Daryl*
- **Sascha Rosemann** as *Gunther*
- **Jeremiah OC Jahi** as *Trapped Man*
- **Ben Jurand** as *Leon*
- **Angela Matemotja** as *Trina*
- **Amir Abdullah** as *Bernard*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Elevate online?
Elevate is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Elevate worth watching?
Elevate holds a community rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Elevate and when was it released?
Elevate is a feature film with a runtime of 95 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Elevate?
Elevate was directed by Angela Matemotja.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Elevate — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/601760)
- [Elevate (2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2719752/)
- [Elevate (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/601760-elevate/cast)
- [Elevate (2018) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/elevate-2018/credits)
- [ELEVATE CAST – ELEVATE](https://elevatefilm.com/elevate-cast/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*