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Is the movie Stuart: A Life Backwards available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

A Life Backwards (1998), a raw, intimate portrait of an unlikely friendship between a reclusive writer-illustrator and a chaotic homeless man whose past and trauma are slowly uncovered during a campaign to free two imprisoned charity workers. The film digs into memory, street life, compassion and the hard ways people try to redeem themselves — a story told with grit and quiet tenderness. It earned critical praise and picked up awards and nominations for its performances and writing. In this article we’ll check whether you can find Stuart on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or AppleTV+, and how to stream it in your region.

Stuart: A Life Backwards

Synopsis

A reclusive writer-illustrator is pulled out of solitude when he crosses paths with a chaotic homeless man during a campaign to free two charity workers from prison. Their unlikely friendship upends both their lives, forcing them to confront old wounds and join a risky, emotional struggle for justice.

Release date

1998

Duration

1h 40min

Rating

Country

États-Unis

Genre(s)

Comédie, Drame, Romance

Watch on which platform Stuart: A Life Backwards

Updated on 12/03/2026

Netflix

Not available

Disney+

Not available

Prime Video

Available

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Apple TV+

Not available

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