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Wasteman

A bold new vision of life inside.

7.3(101)20261h 30m4

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$1.2M
Box office
$1.2M
Language
English
  • prison
  • male friendship
  • addiction
  • drug dealing
  • parole
  • parolee
  • estranged son
  • british prison
  • prison yard
  • prison drama

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Behind the camera

Director

Cal McMau

Produced in

United Kingdom

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • PremiereSanta Barbara International Film Festival11 Feb 2026
    • Theatrical (limited)17 Apr 2026
    • Digital / OTTR19 May 2026
  • United KingdomGB

    • PremiereBFI London Film Festival16 Oct 2025
    • Theatrical1820 Feb 2026
    • Digital / OTT186 Apr 2026
    • Physical18Blu-ray / DVD 25 May 2026
  • CanadaCA

    • PremiereToronto International Film Festival5 Sept 2025
  • BelgiumBE

    • Theatrical3 Jun 2026
  • DenmarkDK

    • Theatrical1525 Jun 2026
  • GreeceGR

    • Theatrical21 May 2026
  • IrelandIE

    • Theatrical1627 Feb 2026
    • Digital / OTT166 Apr 2026
  • NetherlandsNL

    • Theatrical1630 Apr 2026
  • RomaniaRO

    • Digital / OTT15HBO Max21 Aug 2026
    • TV18Cinemax21 Aug 2026
  • SpainES

    • Theatrical17 Jul 2026
  • SwedenSE

    • Theatrical155 Jun 2026

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Wasteman was released on 20 February 2026.

Audience reviews

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    CinemaSerf

    3/6/2026

    7/10

    “Taylor” (David Jonsson) has been told that early release might be in the offing if he can keep his nose clean for a few more weeks in prison. He generally keeps himself to himself, and offers the floor’s drug pedlars a short back and sides now and again in return for a supply of pills. When the newly arrived “Dee” (Tom Blyth) is put into his cell, the pair quickly seem to strike up a sort of friendship as the enterp…

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