Steve
Seen it?2025 | 92 min | Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 BAFTA.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 575K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tim Mielants
- Cillian MurphySteve
- Tracey UllmanAmanda
- Jay LycurgoShy
- Little SimzShola
- Douggie McMeekinAndy
- Youssef KerkourOwen
- Roger AllamSir Hugh Montague Powell
- Emily WatsonJenny
- Archie FisherPosh Cal
- Araloyin OshunremiBenny