Canada / Sep 05, 2025 / Toronto International Film Festival
A bold new vision of life inside.
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Taylor's hopes for a fresh start post-parole are jeopardised by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own chances at freedom.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jack Barker | Cook up Prisoner |
| Fred Muthui | Prisoner in Cell |
| Lunga Skosana | Nurse |
| Robert Rhodes | Scrawny Prisoner |
| Keaton Ancona-Francis | Stu |
| Cole Martin | Adam |
Genres
CrimeDramaThriller
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Wasteman |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Bankside Films, Hoopsa Films, Agile Films, It's All Made Up Productions |
| Official site | bankside-films.com |
| Release date | 20 febbraio 2026 |
| Executive producer | Philip Barantini, David Jonsson, Samantha Beddoe, Stephen Kelliher, Sophie Green, Cal McMau, Sam Williams, Hunter Andrews, Sonny Gill, David Staniland, Tim Macready, Marie-Claire Benson, Emma Berkofsky |
| Production | Sophia Gibber, Myles Payne, Hayley Williams, Rob Jelley |
| Writer | Eoin Doran, Hunter Andrews |
| Casting | Kharmel Cochrane |
| Editing | James A. Demetriou, Ryan Morrison, Jax Harney |
| Cinematography | Lorenzo Levrini |
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Release dates
Premiere
United Kingdom / Oct 16, 2025 / BFI London Film Festival
United States / Feb 11, 2026 / Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Limited release
United States / Apr 17, 2026
Theatrical release
United Kingdom / Feb 20, 2026 / 18
Ireland / Feb 27, 2026 / 16
Netherlands / Apr 30, 2026 / 16
Belgium / May 13, 2026
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Spain / Jul 17, 2026
Digital
Ireland / Apr 06, 2026 / 16
United Kingdom / Apr 06, 2026 / 18
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