The Ones Below

A wealthy couple in London expecting their first child forms a connection with another pregnant woman and her husband who move into the apartment below them. While the two women initially bond over their shared experiences, differences in their personalities and behavior lead to growing suspicion and tension. This strained dynamic culminates during a dinner party where a sudden accident triggers a spiral of paranoia, lies, and terror for both pairs.

Written and directed by David Farr, this thriller is a co-production between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, involving BBC Film, Kreo Films FZ, BBC Films, and Tigerlily Films. The film features a cast including Stephen Campbell Moore, Clémence Poésy, David Morrissey, Laura Birn, Deborah Findlay, and Jonathan Harden.

Released in March 2016 with a runtime of 86 minutes, the film received generally moderate reception. On IMDb, it holds a 6.1 rating based on 12,000 votes, while its TMDB rating is 6 based on 379 votes. These audience scores are closely aligned with the film critics' rating of 6.2 from 49 reviews.