Movie

55 Steps

“Justice is won step by step.”

★ 6.7(171)20181h 55m

55 Steps is streaming on Molotov TV in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. Availability checked 17 June 2026.

Where to watch 55 Steps

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Good to know

Director: Bille August
Release date: 2018-03-01
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Belgium
Studio: Elsani Film

55 Steps — trailer

About 55 Steps

55 Steps is a 2018 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Bille August, starring Helena Bonham Carter, Hilary Swank and Jeffrey Tambor. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 171 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 55 Steps in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Helena Bonham Carter

Eleanor Riese

Hilary Swank

Colette Hughes

Jeffrey Tambor

Mort Cohen

Johan Heldenbergh

Robert

Michael Culkin

Judge Farelly

Tim Plester

Robbie

Jonathan Kerrigan

Dr. Bardy

Vincent Riotta

James Adams

Anneika Rose

Margie

Richard Riddell

Arno

AnnaCorey

Tiff - Jogger

Richard Laing

Ben Clandon

Themes & keywords

biographybased on true storylawyermental patientlegal battleunlikely friendship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch 55 Steps in France?+

In France, you can stream 55 Steps on Molotov TV. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Rakuten TV, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max.

Is 55 Steps on Netflix?+

55 Steps is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Molotov TV.

How long is 55 Steps?+

55 Steps has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in 55 Steps?+

55 Steps stars Helena Bonham Carter, Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Tambor, Johan Heldenbergh and Michael Culkin.

When did 55 Steps come out?+

55 Steps is a 2018 movie directed by Bille August.

What genre is 55 Steps?+

55 Steps is Drama film.

Who directed 55 Steps?+

55 Steps was directed by Bille August.