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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
ProducersDaniel Grodnik·Michel Vandewalle

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Availability shown for India · 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 isn't on any subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is 55 Steps on Netflix?

No, 55 Steps is not on Netflix in India as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is 55 Steps on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch 55 Steps for free?

55 Steps isn't available free in India; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

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).