---
title: "Elevator"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/elevator-2013"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 93394
imdb_id: "tt1728975"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 4.9
vote_count: 131
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Elevator (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/elevator-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Elevator" (2013).
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Source [1]: Elevator (2013), Thriller and Horror, 1h 24m. US release date 07/11/2012 (Note: The title says 2013, but the date says 2012. I will stick to the 2013 title as requested). Synopsis: Nine people stuck in an elevator. One has a ticking bomb that can't be defused. Eight will do anything to survive. No escape, no promise of rescue.
Source [2]: Same synopsis as [1].
Source [3]: Mentions "Elevator Repair Service" (theater company) - irrelevant to the film.
Source [4]: "Elevator (Short 2013)". Directed by Kim Barr. Cast: Miranda Handford, Carlo Mestroni, Craig Thomas. Plot: Two ambitious professionals (white woman and black man) enter an elevator for an interview, get stuck, trapped for three hours.
Source [5]: Mentions "Evil Dead Rise" trailer with someone trapped in an elevator - irrelevant.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Brew, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, XLTV Amazon Channel | Hoopla, Fawesome, YOW.tv, Filmtap | Apple TV Store, Brew, YouTube |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Brew | Filmtap | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Brew | Filmtap | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Brew |
| **Australia (AU)** | Brew | Filmtap | Brew |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Stig Svendsen
- **Networks / Studios**: Quite Nice Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christopher Backus** as *Don Handley*
- **Anita Briem** as *Celine Fouquet*
- **John Getz** as *Henry Barton*
- **Shirley Knight** as *Jane Redding*
- **Michael Mercurio** as *The Bombmaker*
- **Amanda Pace** as *Madeline Barton*
- **Rachel Pace** as *Madeline Barton*
- **Devin Ratray** as *Martin Gossling*
- **Joey Slotnick** as *George Axelrod*
- **Tehmina Sunny** as *Maureen*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Elevator online?
Elevator is currently available to watch or stream on Brew, IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel, XLTV Amazon Channel, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Elevator worth watching?
Elevator holds a community rating of 4.9/10 based on 131 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Horror for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Elevator and when was it released?
Elevator is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 2013. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Elevator?
Elevator was directed by Stig Svendsen.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Elevator — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/93394)
- [Elevator (2013) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/93394-elevator/cast)
- ['The Great Gatsby' Review: Leonardo DiCaprio Movie Exudes Fascination](https://variety.com/2013/film/reviews/the-great-gatsby-review-1200447930/)
- [Elevator (Short 2013) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2881248/)
- [Most Profitable Movies 2023: Films With Biggest Returns On Investment](https://deadline.com/2024/05/most-profitable-movies-2023-biggest-returns-1235901633/)
- [Elevator (2011 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator_(2011_film))

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