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19/09/2025 Drama 1h 32m
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A quiet storm of emotion.

Overview

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.

  1. Tim Mielants

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Cillian Murphy

    Steve

  2. Tracey Ullman

    Amanda

  3. Jay Lycurgo

    Shy

  4. Little Simz

    Shola

  5. Douggie McMeekin

    Andy

  6. Youssef Kerkour

    Owen

  7. Roger Allam

    Sir Hugh Montague Powell

  8. Emily Watson

    Jenny

  9. Archie Fisher

    Posh Cal

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Reviews

A review by CinemaSerf
Written by CinemaSerf on 2025-09-10
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 television crew coming to do a piece on the place; the local MP is also coming to get in on that action and the local council are also along this day to tell them all that the school’s future - ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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