Where to Watch Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007) in the US

What it's about

When Stuart Shorter - a homeless alcoholic with a violent past - meets writer and charity worker Alexander Masters, they strike up an unlikely friendship. As Alexander learns more about Stuart's complicated life and traumatic childhood, he asks if he can write his story and Stuart advises him to tell the story backwards, so that it's "More exciting - like a Tom Clancy murder mystery". As their remarkable alliance develops, Stuart gradually recounts his life story in reverse, his resilient personality and dry sense of humour giving the story an almost tragi-comic edge. Through post office heists, attempts at suicide and spells inside numerous institutions, Alexander is given a glimpse into a totally alien world and begins to understand how Stuart's life spiralled so badly out of control.

Cast and crew

Director

David Attwood

Writer

Alexander Masters

Starring

Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy, Nicola Duffett

Details

Release date

Sep 23, 2007

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award6 wins & 1 nomination total

Where to Watch Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007) in the US — common questions

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