Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007)
Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007), directed by David Attwood, starring Tom Hardy and Benedict Cumberbatch.
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Synopsis
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.
- Ulf BrantåsCinematography
- David AttwoodDirector
- Pia Di CiaulaEditing
- St. John O'RorkeEditing
Trivia
- It premiered on September 23, 2007, a Sunday.
- It runs 1h32 — a typical feature length.
- As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on HBO Max.
- This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosBBC, HBO Films, Knifedge, Neal Street Productions
- CountriesUnited Kingdom
- LanguagesEnglish
- StatusReleased
More about this film
Based on
- Stuart: A Life Backwards
Where to watch
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Cast
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Tom Hardy
Stuart Shorter -
Benedict Cumberbatch
Alexander Masters -
Nicola Duffett
Judith -
Claire-Louise Cordwell
Karen -
Edna Doré
Stuart's Gran -
Frank Mills
Stuart's Granddad -
Candis Nergaard
Sophie -
Felicity Dean
Dido -
Timothy Carlton
Judge Howarth - Steve King James Gibbons
- Joanna Maude Ruth
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Trevor Sellers
John - Marston Bloom Drew
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Terry Bird
Police Officer -
Dominic Coleman
Attacking Man - Barbara Barnes Secretary
- Hugh Armstrong Old Drunk
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George Anton
Dangerous Ginger -
Shenagh Govan
Bookish Woman -
Laurence Hobbs
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Quiz about this movie
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A Grande Farsa Drama from the 2000s
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6.6
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Rebeldes
6.0
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O Troco
6.8
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The Doors
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Tags
Crew
- Ulf Brantås Cinematography
- David Attwood Director
- Pia Di Ciaula Editing
- St. John O'Rorke Editing
- Pippa Harris Producer
- Rob Lane Original music
- Alexander Masters Screenplay
Questions about this film
What is Stuart: A Life Backwards about?
Stuart: A Life Backwards: 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.
Who directed Stuart: A Life Backwards?
Stuart: A Life Backwards was directed by David Attwood in 2007.
Who stars in Stuart: A Life Backwards?
The cast of Stuart: A Life Backwards includes Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Nicola Duffett, Claire-Louise Cordwell and Edna Doré.
How long is Stuart: A Life Backwards?
Stuart: A Life Backwards runs for 92 minutes, or 1h32.
Where can I watch Stuart: A Life Backwards?
Stuart: A Life Backwards is available on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.
What is Stuart: A Life Backwards based on?
Stuart: A Life Backwards is based on Stuart: A Life Backwards.
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