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Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007): Cast

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Stuart: A Life Backwards is a 2007 drama directed by David Attwood, starring Tom Hardy as Stuart Shorter, Benedict Cumberbatch and Frank Mills. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Stuart: A Life Backwards (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
David Attwood
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stuart: A Life Backwards About?

The premise of Stuart: A Life Backwards without spoilers.

It follows the unexpected bond that forms between a reclusive writer‑illustrator and a chaotic homeless man he encounters while helping a campaign to free two charity workers from prison, revealing a remarkable friendship that challenges both men's isolated worlds.

Stuart: A Life Backwards Themes & Keywords

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  • bullying
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  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

Stuart: A Life Backwards Cast & Characters

Tom Hardy leads the cast as Stuart Shorter, with Benedict Cumberbatch as Alexander Masters and Frank Mills as Stuart's Granddad. Directed by David Attwood; 23 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from David Attwood

More films directed by David Attwood: On Thin Ice, The Hound of the Baskervilles and Wild West.

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Stuart: A Life Backwards Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Stuart: A Life Backwards.

Stuart A Life Backwards Trailer
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Stuart: A Life Backwards Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Стюарт: Прошлая жизнь” and “Stuart: Uma Vida Revista”.

Also known as
  • Стюарт: Прошлая жизнь
  • Stuart: Uma Vida Revista
  • Stuart A Life Backwards
  • Жизнь задом наперед
  • Stuart - Una vita al contrario
  • Wer war Stuart Shorter?
  • Stuart: Visszapörgetett élet
  • Животът на Стюърт: Поглед назад
  • 斯图尔特:倒带人生
  • Stuart: Una vida al revés
  • 스튜어트: 어 라이프 백워즈
  • 斯圖爾特:倒帶人生
+6 more
  • Stuart: Život pozpátku
  • Stuart, une vie à l'envers
  • Stuart: O viață spusă invers
  • Стюарт: Життя задом наперед
  • Stuart: Spojrzenie w przeszłość
  • สจวร์ต อะ ไลฟ์ แบ็กวาร์ดส

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FAQ

Stuart: A Life Backwards FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Stuart: A Life Backwards, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Stuart: A Life Backwards?

Stuart: A Life Backwards runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Stuart: A Life Backwards released?

Stuart: A Life Backwards was released on September 23, 2007.

Who directed Stuart: A Life Backwards?

Stuart: A Life Backwards was directed by David Attwood.

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Who is in the cast of Stuart: A Life Backwards?

Stuart: A Life Backwards stars Tom Hardy as Stuart Shorter, Benedict Cumberbatch as Alexander Masters and Frank Mills as Stuart's Granddad, among 23 credited actors.

Does Stuart: A Life Backwards have a post-credit scene?

No. Stuart: A Life Backwards has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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