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Staying Vertical (2017): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Staying Vertical is a 2017 comedy drama directed by Alain Guiraudie, starring Damien Bonnard, Christian Bouillette and India Hair. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes and earned $456,271 worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

IMDb rating
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
worldwide gross
$456.3K
Metascore
65
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Staying Vertical (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Director
Alain Guiraudie
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Staying Vertical About?

The premise of Staying Vertical without spoilers.

Filmmaker Leo's quiet life in the south of France is disrupted by an unexpected encounter with Marie, a free-spirited shepherdess, resulting in a child. When Marie struggles with post-natal depression and leaves, Leo finds himself a single parent. He embraces the challenges of raising his daughter, seeking creative inspiration and experiencing a series of humorous encounters while learning to find happiness amidst the unexpected chaos of parenthood.

Staying Vertical Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Staying Vertical Cast

Damien Bonnard leads the cast, with Christian Bouillette and India Hair. Directed by Alain Guiraudie; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Alain Guiraudie

More films directed by Alain Guiraudie, best-rated first: The King of Escape, Misericordia, Stranger by the Lake and Nobody's Hero.

Full filmography
Ratings

Staying Vertical Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Staying Vertical 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.

Box office

Staying Vertical Box Office

Staying Vertical grossed $456,271 worldwide. $12,158 came from the US and Canada and $444,113 (97%) from the rest of the world.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$456.3K

US & Canada
$12.2K
International
$444.1K
US & Canada 3% Rest of the world 97%
Videos

Staying Vertical Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.

Staying Vertical Official Trailer 1 (2017) - Damien Bonnard Movie
  • Featurette 'Staying Vertical' Q&A | Alain Guiraudie | NYFF54
Details

Staying Vertical Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “垂直人生” and “保持勃起”.

Also known as
  • 垂直人生
  • 保持勃起
  • Na Vertical
  • 保持站立
  • Reter vertical - cadere in piedi
  • Стоять ровно
  • Вертикално стоящи
  • W pionie
  • Haltung bewahren!
  • Animal vertical
  • 스테잉 버티컬
  • Állva maradni

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FAQ

Staying Vertical FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Staying Vertical, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Staying Vertical?

Staying Vertical runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Staying Vertical released?

Staying Vertical was released on January 20, 2017.

Who directed Staying Vertical?

Staying Vertical was directed by Alain Guiraudie.

More films by Alain Guiraudie

Who is in the cast of Staying Vertical?

Staying Vertical stars Damien Bonnard, Christian Bouillette and India Hair, among 4 credited actors.

How much did Staying Vertical make at the box office?

Staying Vertical grossed $456,271 worldwide ($12,158 domestic, $444,113 international).

How is Staying Vertical rated?

Staying Vertical has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 52% on TMDB.

Does Staying Vertical have a post-credit scene?

No. Staying Vertical has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Staying Vertical in?

The original language of Staying Vertical is French.

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