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Anybody's Nightmare

5.820011h 37mMovieCrimeDramaTV Movie

Based on the true story of Shelia Bowler, accused of murdering her elderly aunt.

DirectorTristram Powell
WritersAndrew McCulloch·John Flanagan
ProducerStephen Smallwood

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Cast · Directed by Tristram Powell

PRPatricia Routledge
Patricia Routledge
Sheila Bowler
GSGeorgina Sutcliffe
Georgina Sutcliffe
Jane Bowler
TAThomas Arnold
Thomas Arnold
Simon Bowler
JA
Jean Ainslie
Aunt Flo
DCDavid Calder
David Calder
Anthony Glass QC
MSMalcolm Sinclair
Malcolm Sinclair
Nicholas Purnell QC
WAWilliam Armstrong
William Armstrong
Jeremy Roberts QC
NR
Nicola Redmond
Angela Devlin
AWAlbert Welling
Albert Welling
Ewen Smith
SB
Scott Baker
DS Renno
ACAnne Carroll
Anne Carroll
Valerie Nye
MCMichael Culver
Michael Culver
Lord Chief Justice Bingham

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Anybody's Nightmare — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Anybody's Nightmare?

Anybody's Nightmare isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Anybody's Nightmare on Netflix?

No, Anybody's Nightmare is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Anybody's Nightmare on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Anybody's Nightmare isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Anybody's Nightmare for free?

Anybody's Nightmare isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Anybody's Nightmare?

Anybody's Nightmare hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 16, 2001. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Anybody's Nightmare based on a true story?

Yes — Anybody's Nightmare is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).