Movie

Being Stanley Baxter

20251h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Laura Blount
Release date: 2025-12-31
Runtime: 1h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: IWC Media

About Being Stanley Baxter

Being Stanley Baxter is a 2025 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Laura Blount, starring Stanley Baxter, Elaine C. Smith and Michael Grade. It has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Being Stanley Baxter in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A portrait of Stanley Baxter, Scotland’s most dazzling TV star of the 1970s and ’80s, whose groundbreaking sketches and lavish specials made him a household name. Behind the fame, Baxter lived a hidden double life as a gay man in a hostile era, balancing public brilliance with private secrecy. Made shortly before his death, the film draws on personal archives and recordings to reveal the man behind the legend.

Cast

Stanley Baxter

Self (archive)

Elaine C. Smith

Self

Michael Grade

Self

Rory Bremner

Self

Mark Gatiss

Self

Alan Cumming

Self

John Kaye Cooper

Self

Alex Norton

Self

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Self

Bill Paterson

Self

Alice Dale

Self (Sister)

David Holt

Self

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Being Stanley Baxter in Canada?+

Being Stanley Baxter is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Being Stanley Baxter on Netflix?+

Being Stanley Baxter is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Being Stanley Baxter?+

Being Stanley Baxter has a runtime of 1 hour 0 minutes (60 minutes).

Who stars in Being Stanley Baxter?+

Being Stanley Baxter stars Stanley Baxter, Elaine C. Smith, Michael Grade, Rory Bremner and Mark Gatiss.

When did Being Stanley Baxter come out?+

Being Stanley Baxter is a 2025 movie directed by Laura Blount.

What genre is Being Stanley Baxter?+

Being Stanley Baxter is Documentary film.

Who directed Being Stanley Baxter?+

Being Stanley Baxter was directed by Laura Blount.