Over one intense day, the devoted head teacher of a last-chance reform school strives to keep his students in line while facing pressures of his own.
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Cillian Murphy
Steve
Tracey Ullman
Amanda
Jay Lycurgo
Shy
Little Simz
Shola
Douggie McMeekin
Andy
Youssef Kerkour
Owen
Roger Allam
Sir Hugh Montague Powell
Emily Watson
Jenny
Archie Fisher
Posh Cal
Araloyin Oshunremi
Benny
Director
Tim Mielants
Screenplay
Max Porter
Tagline
"A quiet storm of emotion."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Production
Big Things Films
CinemaSerf
September 10, 2025
Though Cillian Murphy takes top billing and turns in a visceral effort in the title role, this is really a formidable ensemble effort as he leads a small group to teachers in what seems to be a constant rearguard action with some of the most unruly teenagers you’ll ever see. Helped out by his deputy “Amanda” (Tracey Ullman) and self-medicating regularly, he has the added pressure of a local BBC te...
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