Steve

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.

Cast

Cillian Murphy

as Steve

Tracey Ullman

as Amanda

Jay Lycurgo

as Shy

Little Simz

as Shola

Douggie McMeekin

as Andy

Youssef Kerkour

as Owen

Roger Allam

as Sir Hugh Montague Powell

Emily Watson

as Jenny

Archie Fisher

as Posh Cal

Araloyin Oshunremi

as Benny

Reviews

CinemaSerf

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...

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