Where to stream

55 Steps

6.720181h 55mPG-13MovieDrama

The inspiring true story of Eleanor Riese, a mental illness patient herself, who brings a class action suit to give competent mental patients the right to have a say in their medication while they're in a hospital, and Colette Hughes, the lawyer appointed to her case.

DirectorBille August

WriterMark Rosin

ProducersMary Aloe·Sara Risher

Where to watch

SBS On Demand

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bille August

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter

Hilary Swank

Jeffrey Tambor

Johan Heldenbergh

Johan Heldenbergh

Michael Culkin

Tim Plester

Jonathan Kerrigan

Jonathan Kerrigan

Vincent Riotta

Anneika Rose

Richard Riddell

Richard Riddell

AnnaCorey

Richard Laing

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55 Steps — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams 55 Steps?

55 Steps is streaming on SBS On Demand in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is 55 Steps on Netflix?

No, 55 Steps is not on Netflix in Australia as of August 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand.

Is 55 Steps on Amazon Prime Video?

55 Steps isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch 55 Steps for free?

55 Steps is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand in Australia.

Is 55 Steps based on a true story?

Yes — 55 Steps is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).