Hannah Takes the Stairs

Hannah Takes the Stairs (2007) is an American mumblecore drama — stream it online on iFILM. Joe Swanberg directed on a shoestring: naturalistic dialogue, loose structure, almost no plot mechanics. The lead is Greta Gerwig, years before Lady Bird turned her into one of the most discussed filmmakers working.

Hannah is a recent college grad interning at a Chicago production company. Two writers — Matt and Paul — share an office and both hold her attention. No explosive confrontation, no tearful resolution. Just the muffled uncertainty of being 22 and not knowing what you want.

A record of the mumblecore moment, with a cast that includes Mark Duplass and Andrew Bujalski alongside Gerwig. Watch Hannah Takes the Stairs online on iFILM.