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The Ones Below (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Ones Below is a 2016 thriller directed by David Farr, starring Clémence Poésy, David Morrissey and Stephen Campbell Moore. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $121,827 worldwide. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

IMDb rating
6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
76%
worldwide gross
$121.8K
Metascore
63
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The Ones Below (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
David Farr
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Ones Below About?

The premise of The Ones Below without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A young woman experiencing the challenges of new motherhood finds herself increasingly disturbed by the mysterious couple who reside in the apartment below. As she observes them, a growing sense of unease and suspicion takes hold, leading her to believe they are concealing something sinister. Driven by mounting paranoia, she becomes determined to uncover the truth, even if it means confronting her deepest fears and risking her own safety.

The Ones Below Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • london england
  • baby
  • husband wife relationship
  • cat
  • drowning in a bathtub
  • name calling
  • c word
  • neighbor neighbor relationship
  • pregnancy
  • pregnant woman drinks
  • pregnant woman falls down stairs
  • nude pregnant woman
+38 more
  • woman in a shower
  • woman wears a yellow dress
  • murderous couple
  • train ride
  • spiked drink
  • worried husband
  • worried father
  • lightbulb blowout
  • drinking milk
  • barefoot female
  • tracksuit
  • spying on neighbor
  • sunbathing
  • drinking wine
  • car alarm
  • burglar alarm
  • overwhelmed mother
  • playground
  • padded bra
  • cemetery
  • heavy rain
  • restaurant
  • locker room
  • mother daughter relationship
  • death of unborn child
  • fake suicide note
  • sex with a pregnant woman
  • falling down stairs
  • new neighbor
  • risotto
  • dinner invitation
  • hair dryer
  • indoor swimming pool
  • female in a shower
  • overhead camera shot
  • female bonding
  • jean shorts
  • sex noise
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Cast & crew

The Ones Below Cast

Clémence Poésy leads the cast, with David Morrissey and Stephen Campbell Moore. Directed by David Farr; 4 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

The Ones Below Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Ones Below 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.

Plot

The Ones Below Plot Summary

What happens in The Ones Below from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Kate (Clémence Poésy) and Justin (David Morrissey) prepared for the imminent arrival of their first child, they found themselves at a pivotal juncture with their new neighbors, Jon (Stephen Campbell Moore) and Theresa (Laura Birn). An initial bond formed over dinner quickly revealed a deeper, more intricate emotional landscape. While Kate and Justin had eagerly awaited parenthood for a decade before making the significant decision to start a family, Jon and Theresa were still grappling with the heartache of unsuccessful attempts at conception for the past seven years.

Full summary

The whole story of The Ones Below, scene by scene

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Box office

The Ones Below Box Office

The Ones Below grossed $121,827 worldwide. $12,488 came from the US and Canada and $109,339 (90%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$121.8K

US & Canada
$12.5K
International
$109.3K
US & Canada 10% Rest of the world 90%
Videos

The Ones Below Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Ones Below.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Ones Below?

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 is the main reason Kate and Justin are excited at the beginning of the film?

Cars

Cars in The Ones Below

8 cars on screen, including the 1993 SAAB 900 and the BMW X5 E70.

All 8 cars
  • 1993 SAAB 900 in The Ones Below 1993 SAAB 900 Main role
  • BMW X5 E70 in The Ones Below BMW X5 E70 Important role
  • 2006 LTI TX4 in The Ones Below 2006 LTI TX4 Minor role
  • 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 in The Ones Below 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Klasse W210 Minor role
Details

The Ones Below Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “The Ones Below - Das Böse unter uns” and “Онези отдолу”.

Also known as
  • The Ones Below - Das Böse unter uns
  • Онези отдолу
  • London House
  • Этажом ниже
  • Na Companhia de Estranhos
  • The Ones Below - alakertalaiset
  • En compañía de extraños
  • I nuovi vicini
  • 빌로우: 적과의 동거
  • 邻家秘事
  • השכנים למטה
  • Sąsiedzi z dołu
+2 more
  • 招かれざる隣人
  • Tisti pod nami

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FAQ

The Ones Below FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Ones Below, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Ones Below?

The Ones Below runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Ones Below released?

The Ones Below was released on May 27, 2016.

Who directed The Ones Below?

The Ones Below was directed by David Farr.

More films by David Farr

Who is in the cast of The Ones Below?

The Ones Below stars Clémence Poésy, David Morrissey and Stephen Campbell Moore, among 4 credited actors.

How much did The Ones Below make at the box office?

The Ones Below grossed $121,827 worldwide ($12,488 domestic, $109,339 international).

How is The Ones Below rated?

The Ones Below has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does The Ones Below have a post-credit scene?

No. The Ones Below has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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