Taylor, en fånge som efter 13 år bakom galler närmar sig frigivning, med hopp om att återförenas med sin son. Men planerna sätts snabbt på spel när han får en ny cellkamrat. Den hänsynslösa knarklangaren Dee, som är fast besluten att ta kontroll över fängelsets drogmarknad.
- Kevin Ward5 mars 2026Loved this. Probably my favorite of the BAFTA nominated films this year. So tense throughout. David Jonsson and Tom Blyth and fantastic and perfectly paired. Jonsson plays an inmate, Taylor, who’s just been granted a release if he can manage to stay out of trouble. But Blyth plays his new menacing cellmate, Dee, who’s behavior is essentially guaranteed to muck up Taylor’s chance at freedom.
- Hakihiko24 maj 2026Raw, Grounded, and Quietly Impactful "Wasteman" is a film that leans into a more grounded and realistic tone, building its impact through atmosphere and character rather than big moments. It feels honest in its approach, drawing you in with a sense of authenticity that keeps the experience engaging. The performances are strong and natural, giving the characters a believable presence. There is a sense of sincerity in the way everything is portrayed, which helps the emotional moments land without feeling forced. Visually, the film keeps a restrained and somewhat gritty style that suits its tone well. The direction focuses on realism, and the soundtrack remains subtle, supporting the mood without standing out too much. The script moves at a steady and measured pace, allowing the story to unfold naturally. It does not rush, and that works in its favor, even if it occasionally feels a bit too understated. That same restraint can sometimes limit its impact, with certain moments not hitting as strongly as they could have. Still, it remains a solid and engaging film. Its strength lies in its authenticity and grounded approach, delivering a quiet but effective experience that stays with you in a subtle way.
- ርልዪረ10 april 2026I managed to see this film early through a mystery screening at the cinema and thought it was amazing. The characters are very well written and the story is realistic and dark, Taylor just wants to do the rest of his time and get out but his new cellmate Dee is a drug dealer and causing problems for him, the dynamic between the two was back and forth but it was very enjoyable to watch. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next. I won't spoil anything here but I thought what they did in the end was unexpected, very interesting, loved it. Highly recommend if you enjoyed movies like "Starred Up" with Jack O'Connell you'll love this!
Get Plex on Your Devices
Free on 20+ platforms. Pick yours.Wasteman Trivia
Wasteman was released on 20 februari 2026.
Wasteman was directed by Cal McMau.
Wasteman has a runtime of 89m.
Wasteman was produced by Myles Payne, Sophia Gibber.
Taylor, en fånge som efter 13 år bakom galler närmar sig frigivning, med hopp om att återförenas med sin son. Men planerna sätts snabbt på spel när han får en ny cellkamrat. Den hänsynslösa knarklangaren Dee, som är fast besluten att ta kontroll över fängelsets drogmarknad.
The key characters in Wasteman are Taylor (David Jonsson), Dee (Tom Blyth), Paul (Alex Hassell).
Wasteman is rated 15.
Wasteman is a Kriminal, Drama, Thriller film.
Wasteman has an audience rating of 8.8 out of 10.
Wasteman has made 1,2 mn US$ at the box office.