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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·Lesley Neary

Where to watch

SBS On DemandSBS On Demand
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bille August

HCHelena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter
Eleanor Riese
HSHilary Swank
Hilary Swank
Colette Hughes
JTJeffrey Tambor
Jeffrey Tambor
Mort Cohen
JHJohan Heldenbergh
Johan Heldenbergh
Robert
MCMichael Culkin
Michael Culkin
Judge Farelly
TPTim Plester
Tim Plester
Robbie
JKJonathan Kerrigan
Jonathan Kerrigan
Dr. Bardy
VRVincent Riotta
Vincent Riotta
James Adams
ARAnneika Rose
Anneika Rose
Margie
RRRichard Riddell
Richard Riddell
Arno
AAnnaCorey
AnnaCorey
Tiff - Jogger
RLRichard Laing
Richard Laing
Ben Clandon

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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 September 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).