Elevator to the Gallows (1958)
Kernel Score: 85% · 682 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1958-01-29
Runtime: 92 minutes
Where to watch Elevator to the Gallows
- Stream: HBO Max
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A self-assured businessman murders his employer, husband of his mistress, which unintentionally provokes an ill-fated chain of events.
Elevator to the Gallows parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Elevator to the Gallows is a classic film noir thriller involving a murder plot and its unraveling.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Centers on a premeditated murder and its consequences, handled with noir-style restraint rather than graphic depiction.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Involves an affair and secret love as central plot elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Jeanne Moreau as Florence Carala
- Maurice Ronet as Julien Tavernier
- Georges Poujouly as Louis
- Yori Bertin as Véronique
- Jean Wall as Simon Carala
- Elga Andersen as Frieda Bencker
- Sylviane Aisenstein as Yvonne, la Fille du Bar
- Micheline Bona as Geneviève
- Gisèle Grandpré as Jacqueline Mauclair
- Jacqueline Staup as Anna
Elevator to the Gallows FAQ
Is Elevator to the Gallows good?
Elevator to the Gallows has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 682 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Elevator to the Gallows?
In the US you can stream Elevator to the Gallows on HBO Max and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Elevator to the Gallows OK for kids?
Elevator to the Gallows is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Elevator to the Gallows is a classic film noir thriller involving a murder plot and its unraveling.
What movies are like Elevator to the Gallows?
If you liked Elevator to the Gallows, try Touchez Pas au Grisbi, Polisse, The Killing and Blow-Up.