Stuart: A Life Backwards

2007TV Movie⏱️ 1h 32mTV-MA

Drama

⭐ 7.6

IMDB Rating

15,987 votes

A tragic biographical story that traces in reverse the events that shaped a homeless man's life.

Director

David Attwood

Writers

N/A

Stars

Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy, Nicola Duffett

Release Date

September 23, 2007

Language

English

Country

United Kingdom

🏆 6

Wins

🎯 1

Nominations

💬 39

Reviews

📋 54.7K

Watchlists

📽️ View on IMDB

🎭 Top Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch

as Alexander Masters

Tom Hardy

as Stuart Shorter

Nicola Duffett

as Judith

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Claire-Louise Cordwell

as Karen

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Edna Doré

as Gran

Candis Nergaard

as Sophie

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Joanna Maude

as Ruth

Trevor Sellers

as John

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Barbara Barnes

as Wintercomfort Secretary

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Hugh Armstrong

as Old Drunk

🎬 Technical Specs

Aspect Ratio

1.78 : 1

Color

Filming Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK

Production

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), HBO Films, Knifedge

🏷️ Keywords

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🎯 Categories

Drama

⭐ Featured Review

A sensational story about the people that are ignored in today's society

by Oopsy66 • 2013-10-04

10/10

"A wonderful story told in a superb manner. WHY WHY hasn't this movie gone beyond UK. Unfortunately i have to say I saw this story on Youtube during my search of Tom Hardy movies after watching Warrior. I was completely mesmerized by the acting in this movie by both leading actors. Tom brought his soul into his character and I felt I knew what his Stuart was thinking just by his expressions etc. Tom Hardy is definitely someone to look out for, not for anything but his true ability to 'act'. I only wish I had the opportunity to see him on stage one day. This story is a must for al..."

💡 Did You Know?

With Tom Hardy being a method actor, he lost weight in preparation for filming to give his character the thin look of the drug addict and suicidal figure Stuart Shorter was in real life.