55 Steps is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 13 June 2026.
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 170 viewers. Below you can see where to watch 55 Steps in Japan — 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch 55 Steps in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream 55 Steps on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is 55 Steps on Netflix?+
55 Steps is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
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.
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