A moving, intriguing drama movie about a real life story and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.
Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly
Not for scares.
15 of 15
Tom HardyStuart Shorter
Benedict CumberbatchAlexander Masters
Nicola DuffettJudith
Claire-Louise CordwellKaren
Edna DoréStuart's Gran
Frank MillsStuart's Granddad
Candis NergaardSophie
Felicity DeanDido
Timothy CarltonJudge Howarth
Trevor SellersJohn
Terry BirdPolice Officer
Dominic ColemanAttacking Man
George AntonDangerous Ginger
Shenagh GovanBookish Woman
Laurence HobbsSmithyPick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
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GoodWatch score 82September 23, 2007 · 1 h 32 min · Strong Language, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
4 questions, like "Where can I stream Stuart: A Life Backwards?"
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
In the United States, Stuart: A Life Backwards streams on HBO Max. It also streams in 89 other countries.
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.6).
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
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