Being Stanley Baxter

Overview
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The Plot

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.

Run Time

1h 0m

Original Title

Being Stanley Baxter

Genre

Documentary

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

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Official Release Date

December 31, 2025

Available Via

Theatrical Release

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