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Stuart: A Life Backwards

7.420071h 32mMovieDramaTV Movie

Story about the remarkable friendship between a reclusive writer and illustrator and a chaotic homeless man, whom he gets to know during a campaign to release two charity workers from prison.

DirectorDavid Attwood
WriterAlexander Masters
ProducerPippa Harris

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Cast · Directed by David Attwood

THTom Hardy
Tom Hardy
Stuart Shorter
BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Alexander Masters
NDNicola Duffett
Nicola Duffett
Judith
CCClaire-Louise Cordwell
Claire-Louise Cordwell
Karen
EDEdna Doré
Edna Doré
Stuart's Gran
FMFrank Mills
Frank Mills
Stuart's Granddad
CNCandis Nergaard
Candis Nergaard
Sophie
FDFelicity Dean
Felicity Dean
Dido
TCTimothy Carlton
Timothy Carlton
Judge Howarth
SK
Steve King
James Gibbons
JM
Joanna Maude
Ruth
TSTrevor Sellers
Trevor Sellers
John

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Stuart: A Life Backwards — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Stuart: A Life Backwards?

Stuart: A Life Backwards is streaming on HBO Max in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Stuart: A Life Backwards on Netflix?

No, Stuart: A Life Backwards is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Stuart: A Life Backwards on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Stuart: A Life Backwards isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on HBO Max instead.

Where can I watch Stuart: A Life Backwards for free?

Stuart: A Life Backwards is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Stuart: A Life Backwards based on a true story?

Yes — Stuart: A Life Backwards is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).