55 Steps (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2018, 55 Steps is a drama film directed by Bille August, running about 115 minutes. “Justice is won step by step.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The inspiring true story of Eleanor Riese, a mental illness patient herself, who brings a class action suit to give competent mental patients the right to have a say in their medication while they’re in a hospital, and Colette Hughes, the lawyer appointed to her case.
Who’s in it. 55 Steps stars Helena Bonham Carter as Eleanor Riese, Hilary Swank as Colette Hughes, Jeffrey Tambor as Mort Cohen and Johan Heldenbergh as Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, 55 Steps has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 55 Steps page.
If you liked it. Fans of 55 Steps tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 55 Steps (2018)?
- In US, 55 Steps is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 55 Steps worth watching?
- 55 Steps holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 55 Steps?
- 55 Steps stars Helena Bonham Carter, Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Tambor, Johan Heldenbergh and Michael Culkin.
- When was 55 Steps released?
- 55 Steps was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.