MOVIE
Up the Down Staircase
Drama
Sylvia, a novice schoolteacher, is hired to teach English in a high school, but she’s met with an apathetic faculty, a delinquent student body and an administration that drowns its staff in paperwork. The following days go from bad to worse as Sylvia struggles to reach her most troubled students.
Top cast
Sandy DennisSylvia Barrett
Patrick BedfordPaul Barringer
Eileen HeckartHenrietta Pastorfield
Ruth WhiteBeatrice Schacter
Jean StapletonSadie Finch
Sorrell BookeDr. Bester
Roy PooleMr. McHabe
Florence StanleyEllen Friedenberg- Ellen O'MaraAlice Blake
Jeff HowardJoe Ferone- Vinnette CarrollThe Mother
- Martha GreenhouseMrs. Kagan
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Up the Down Staircase” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
Where to watch Up the Down Staircase in Canada
Netflix
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Shahid
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TOD
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Disney+
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 7 Sept 2026.