A Long Way Down (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Long Way Down is a 2014 comedy drama directed by Pascal Chaumeil. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $7.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Pascal Chaumeil
- Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Long Way Down About?
The premise of A Long Way Down without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On New Year's Eve in London, four individuals—a disgraced television host, a defiant teenager, a solitary mother, and an egotistical musician—find themselves drawn to Topper's Tower, each grappling with their own personal struggles. Facing a moment of crisis, they unexpectedly connect, postponing their plans and becoming known as the "Topper House Four." Their story captures the public's attention, and they begin a journey of self-discovery, seeking a renewed sense of purpose and a chance at a different path.
A Long Way Down Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- attempted suicide
- female nudity
- surrogate family
- four word title
- female rear nudity
- tv talk show host
- fictional tv show
- fictional tv talk show
- fictional talk show
- fictional tv talk show host
- fictional talk show host
- release from jail
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- single mother
- loneliness
- american in england
- american in london
- son with a disability
- man cries
- woman cries
- person with a disability
- person with a mental disability
- dark comedy
- family relationships
- begins with voice over narration
- new year's eve
- valentine's day
- talk show host
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- hospital waiting room
- swimming
- swimming pool
- disability
- mental disability
- skyscraper
- flash forward
- swimming in the sea
- internet chat
- media
- pizza
- punched in the face
- mob of reporters
- black eye
- breakfast
- england
- london england
- balcony
- hiding in a shower
- tabloid journalism
- media frenzy
- hospital
The Director of A Long Way Down
Directed by Pascal Chaumeil.
- Director Pascal Chaumeil
More from Pascal Chaumeil
More films directed by Pascal Chaumeil, best-rated first: Heartbreaker, Odd Job and Heartbreaker.
A Long Way Down Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Long Way Down 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 62% User score
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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A Long Way Down Plot Summary
What happens in A Long Way Down from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Martin Sharp, portrayed by Pierce Brosnan, is on the brink of ending his life on New Year’s Eve atop the Toppers Building, overlooking the bustling streets of London. On the surface, he appears to have it all: a loving wife, two kids, three dogs, and four People’s Choice Awards, not to mention a prime spot on Britain’s most successful morning TV show. However, a brief affair with Suzy Jenkins, a girl he met at a men’s moisturizer launch who turned out to be underage, led to dire consequences—prison, divorce, and the loss of his job. Left feeling hopeless and despondent, he sees no way out but to take his own life.
Full summary
The whole story of A Long Way Down, scene by scene
A Long Way Down Box Office
A Long Way Down grossed $7.3 million worldwide. $13,347 came from the US and Canada and $7.2 million (100%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.3M
- US & Canada
- $13.3K
- International
- $7.2M
A Long Way Down Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Long Way Down.
How Well Do You Know A Long Way Down?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What event prompts Martin to contemplate suicide?
Cars in A Long Way Down
17 cars on screen, including the 2006 Volvo XC90 and the 2012 Jaguar XF X250.
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N Minor role
A Long Way Down Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “A” and “Đường Còn Dài”.
- Also known as
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- A
- Đường Còn Dài
- Còn Dài
- Còn Lâu Mới Chết
- Mejor otro día
- Up & Down
- Non buttiamoci giù
- Долгое падение
- Dlouhá cesta dolů
- ארוכה הדרך למטה
- Nauka spadania
- Hosszú út lefelé
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- Um Grande Salto
- Πέντε Δευτερόλεπτα στο Κενό
- 自杀四人组
- Adio, dar mai stau puțin
- Uma Longa Queda
- Millor un altre dia
- İntiharın Eşiğinde
- Голямото скачане
- Довге падіння
- Ilgais kritiens
- Ilgas kelias žemyn
- Dlhá cesta dole
- 어 롱 웨이 다운
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A Long Way Down FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of A Long Way Down, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Long Way Down?
A Long Way Down runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was A Long Way Down released?
A Long Way Down was released on July 11, 2014.
Who directed A Long Way Down?
A Long Way Down was directed by Pascal Chaumeil.
More films by Pascal Chaumeil How much did A Long Way Down make at the box office?
A Long Way Down grossed $7.3 million worldwide ($13,347 domestic, $7.2 million international).
How is A Long Way Down rated?
A Long Way Down has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 34 on Metacritic, 62% on TMDB and 3.0/5 on Movie Insider.
Does A Long Way Down have a post-credit scene?
No. A Long Way Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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