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Wasteman

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Taylor is branded a "wasteman" by society, his family and in prison. In a world of parties, gangs and violence, he's managed to keep out of trouble. However, with the arrival of chaotic cellmate Dee, the chance to make early parole and get his life back are put in jeopardy.

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Mark Kermode Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube) 23h
Even the hardest characters have got a sympathetic side. Go to Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 1d
McMau’s lean, light-footed direction combines handheld camera with phone footage to visceral and nerve-racking effect. Go to Full Review Clarisse Loughrey Independent (UK) 5d
4/5
It’s an overwhelming burden for a man to carry. And with Jonsson doing the carrying -- well, we feel every pound of its weight. Go to Full Review Brian Viner Daily Mail (UK) 23h
4/5
As all this unfolds, McMau builds the tension superbly. Go to Full Review Emma Simmonds The List 2d
4/5
Screenwriters Hunter Andrews and Eoin Doran paint a depressingly credible picture of an overstretched and inhumane institution that makes it as difficult as possible for people to turn their lives around. Go to Full Review Jack Martin Film Feeder 5d
4/5
An impressive debut by director Cal McMau, who flips the typical prison movie dynamic into a tense and claustrophobic battle of wits between two superbly acted lead characters. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Cal McMau

Director

Tom Blyth

Dee

David Jonsson

Taylor

Neil Linpow

Robby

Alex Hassell

Paul

Corin Silva

Gaz
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Wasteman

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Movie Info

Synopsis Taylor is branded a "wasteman" by society, his family and in prison. In a world of parties, gangs and violence, he's managed to keep out of trouble. However, with the arrival of chaotic cellmate Dee, the chance to make early parole and get his life back are put in jeopardy.
Director
Cal McMau
Producer
Sophia Gibber, Myles Payne
Screenwriter
Hunter Andrews, Eoin Doran, Hunter Andrews, Eoin Doran
Production Co
Agile Films
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 30m