Stuart: A Life Backwards
2007, English. Directed by David Attwood.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Stuart: A Life Backwards is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
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Cast & crew
- David AttwoodDirector
- 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
- Steve KingJames Gibbons
- Joanna MaudeRuth
- Trevor SellersJohn
Details
- Released
- 23 September 2007
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Alexander Masters
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What Stuart: A Life Backwards is based on
Stuart: A Life Backwards is based on Stuart: A Life Backwards, a 2005 novel by Alexander Masters.
Novel · 2005
Stuart: A Life Backwards
By Alexander Masters
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Stuart: A Life Backwards: quick answers
Is Stuart: A Life Backwards worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 234 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Stuart: A Life Backwards?
Stuart: A Life Backwards runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Stuart: A Life Backwards have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Stuart: A Life Backwards. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Stuart: A Life Backwards parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Stuart: A Life Backwards on?
Stuart: A Life Backwards is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Stuart: A Life Backwards?
If you liked Stuart: A Life Backwards, try Cheaters, Cleveland Abduction, Mammal.
Who directed Stuart: A Life Backwards?
Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007) was directed by David Attwood and stars Tom Hardy, Benedict Cumberbatch, Nicola Duffett.
What is Stuart: A Life Backwards based on?
Stuart: A Life Backwards is based on Stuart: A Life Backwards, a 2005 novel by Alexander Masters.