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title: "The People Upstairs"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-people-upstairs-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 717675
imdb_id: "tt11028768"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 81
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 155
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The People Upstairs (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-people-upstairs-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The People Upstairs" (2020).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: The People Upstairs (Spanish: Sentimental).
Year: 2020.
Genre: Comedy and Drama.
Runtime: 1h 21m.
Spanish release date: 10/30/2020 (ES).
Writer/Director: Cesc Gay.
Based on: His own play Els veïns de dalt.
Cast: Javier Cámara, Griselda Siciliani, Belén Cuesta, Alberto San Juan.
Plot: Julio and Ana have been together for more than fifteen years. They no longer look at or touch each other, and daily fighting is the essence of their relationship. Ana invites their younger upstairs neighbors, Salva and Laura, over. The neighbors' noises are an annoyance or a stimulus for Julio and Ana. The neighbors make an unusual and surprising proposal that turns the evening into an exaggerated and cathartic experience for

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Australia (AU)** | Beamafilm | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Cesc Gay
- **Networks / Studios**: Imposible Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Javier Cámara** as *Julio*
- **Belén Cuesta** as *Laura*
- **Alberto San Juan** as *Salva*
- **Griselda Siciliani** as *Ana*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The People Upstairs online?
The People Upstairs is currently available to watch or stream on Beamafilm, JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, YouTube. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The People Upstairs worth watching?
The People Upstairs holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 155 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The People Upstairs and when was it released?
The People Upstairs is a feature film with a runtime of 81 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The People Upstairs?
The People Upstairs was directed by Cesc Gay.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The People Upstairs — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/717675)
- [The People Upstairs (2020 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_People_Upstairs_(2020_film))
- [The People Upstairs (2020) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11028768/fullcredits/cast)
- [The People Upstairs (2020) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/717675-sentimental/cast)
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