Wasteman

A convict’s chances for early prison release come under threat from his ruthlessly violent new cellmate in this uncompromisingly brutal British thriller.

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Credits

  • Director

    Cal McMau

  • Screenwriters

    Hunter Andrews, Eoin Doran

  • With

    David Jonsson, Tom Blyth, Alex Hassell

  • UK 2025. 90min

  • Courtesy of

    Lionsgate UK

  • Language

    English

  • Certificate

    18

Access information

Descriptive subtitles:
Friday 17 October 20:45

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Introduction

After years in prison, in which time his son has grown up without him, Taylor’s parole is approaching. It’s bad timing, then, that new cellmate Dee ropes Taylor into violent inmate rivalries, endangering his fresh start. Cal McMau’s feature debut is an intense and claustrophobic portrait of a merciless prison eco-system, featuring standout performances from rising British stars David Jonsson and Tom Blyth.

Leigh Singer

Content warning

Contains scenes of drug use and graphic violence or injury.

Contains flashing images.

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