55 Steps

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55 Steps

PG-13,

2017,

1h 55m,

Biography/

Drama

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A workaholic lawyer helps a psychiatric patient sue a hospital for mistreating its patients.

Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post

Nov 28, 2018

2.5/4

Somehow, these two difficult people are easy to watch, at least on the screen. They are honest to a fault, which is, in the end, their charm.

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Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Nov 13, 2018

The wild-haired Carter has the flashier role and, although she digs into it with gusto, she's all over the emotional map.

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Sep 9, 2017

Fails to elicit memorable work from any of its principal collaborators.

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Nov 17, 2018

Considering the ramifications of its true-life story, this earnest legal melodrama about fighting the system never achieves the necessary urgency or poignancy.

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Prairie Miller

WBAI Radio

Nov 8, 2018

Though 55 Steps, well, side-steps the alarming political issues, with the doctors in question as cover for the true medical/pharmaceutical industrial complex villains, at its core this film transcends class as a remarkable female bonding story.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Oct 7, 2017

2.5/4

It's a relatively interesting story that's given the movie-of-the-week treatment by director Bille August...

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Apr 6, 2019

An important film that chronicles the establishment of the right to informed consent for psychiatric patients. It is funny, heartbreaking, and inspiring.

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Apr 5, 2019

Tonight we watch 55 Steps. A movie about mental health and psychiatric medications. This movie makes you realize the beauty and strength of the human spirit. It allows you to demonstrate patience, to listen and to really see how much one persons life can change so many peoples lives.

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Abraham R

Apr 2, 2019

For its powerful and poignant story 55 Steps is slow and flawed, but Helena Bonham Carter's phenomenal performance is the high point of this film and worthy of recognition. Solid acting helps bring this inspiring true story to life in a touching and impactful way.

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Draco R

Jan 29, 2019

Powerful film about a landmark case for patient's rights. Helena Bonham Carter's portrayal of Eleanor Riese was incredible. She should have been nominated for an Oscar. 5 stars!

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Ron R

Jan 28, 2019

One of the most important films of the year. Heroic, challenging, and featuring a STUNNING performance by Helena Bonham Carter. FIND IT STREAM IT SEE IT.

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Leia S

Jan 28, 2019

An important and moving film. Extraordinary performances by Helena Bonham Carter and Hilary Swank.

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Synopsis

A workaholic lawyer helps a psychiatric patient sue a hospital for mistreating its patients.

Director: Bille August
Producer: Lesley Bruce-Neary, Anita Elsani, Sara Risher, Laurie Shearing
Screenwriter: Mark Bruce Rosin
Production Co: Elsani Film
Rating: PG-13 (Some Thematic Elements|Disturbing Images)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 16, 2018
Runtime: 1h 55m

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