Wasteman
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Synopsis
Follows parolee Taylor whose fresh start hopes are jeopardized 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 parole chances.
Cast
- Tom Blyth
- David Jonsson
- Alex Hassell
- Corin Silva
- Keaton Ancona-Francis
- Layton Blake
- Paul Hilton
- Jack Barker
- Fred Muthui
Moviegoers are saying
This UK prison drama has audiences divided between praising David Jonsson's incredible performance and making memes about air fryers, with viewers noting it's definitely not the cozy Paddington 2 prison experience. Despite mixed ratings, the film seems to have struck a cultural nerve with its blend of serious corruption themes and unexpectedly quotable moments.
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Letterboxd User Reviews
3.7
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- Feb 10, 2026
can’t escape the British public’s air fryer obsession, even in prison
daisFeb 16, 2026This prison wasn't anything like the one in Paddington 2
James ChapmanOct 16, 2025That’s really put me off going to prison.
TVSRJ - Oct 8, 2025
Invest in your David Jonsson stocks because that man is incredible. The film completely flows through him and is accompanied by a loud but brilliant Tom Blyth performance. I haven’t seen many prison dramas but this one was excellent and highlights the troubles of UK prisons…
Josiah CooperFeb 10, 2026(noticeably aroused) what an awful awful man
marizabeezaFeb 11, 2026you can’t fake the excitement of getting an air fryer
Alex Remy - Feb 10, 2026
i think i had a panic attack (complimentary)
⋆⭒˚.⋆chloe⋆⭒˚.⋆Sep 6, 2025this guys eyes are way too enchanting to be a gangster
anthonyOct 17, 2025Tom Blyth says 'suck your mum'. What a time to be alive
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- Kevin lovedWasteman
An incredibly intense film that shows what life can be like in UK prisons. I’ve been meaning to watch this film since it came out earlier this year. Then when David Jonsson got cast as the new Black Panther recently, I just had to watch it. “I’m getting out soon.” -Taylor
Thomas Joyce likedWastemanBeen looking forward to this one for a while, happy to have caught an early screening, even happier it was excellent. Very raw, often scary look into the UK prison system - mainly highlighting its flaws and lack of funding for staff allowing prisoners to run rampant, smuggle, assault, kill. The…
ant lovedWastemanwow this is magnificent. the cinematography is stellar throughout and the acting is much better than I could’ve expected. a perfect prison thriller that is short enough and doesn’t feel too crazy, but still very rewarding. another instant favorite of the year
- sxmrzllyy likedWasteman
i loved this it was genuinely so interesting they did a really good job showing how realistic everything is it’s kind of scary i really wish they put him meeting his son but other then that im so glad he chose the right thing to do at the end 8/10
SweetThye lovedWastemanExpert filmmaking top to bottom. Tense, brutal, survival by any means to get out. Incredible work behind the camera and in front of the camera. David Jonsson is a force.
Chanzy lovedWastemanIntense, gritty, real. Dark. Great acting and use of camera work. Claustrophobic💀What desperation can drive you to😔 The TENSION throughout and use of music ✨✨
- mimi lovedWasteman
gripping, got me on the edge of my seat. and most importantly the story is resolved lol
Devin Peters likedWastemanNot what i was expecting but ended up being good overall , little slow at times
TJ Lane lovedWastemanTom blyth doing this and a Netflix romcom so close together is a power move
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Metacritic
Feb 18, 2026
The performances of Jonsson and Blyth are fierce and overwhelmingly convincing.
Peter Bradshaw
The Guardian
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Wasteman (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 30min long.
What's Wasteman (2026) about?
Follows parolee Taylor whose fresh start hopes are jeopardized 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 parole chances.
Who's the cast of Wasteman (2026)?
- Tom Blyth as Dee
- David Jonsson as Taylor
- Alex Hassell as Paul
- Corin Silva as Gaz
- Keaton Ancona-Francis as Stu
- Layton Blake as Maxi
- Paul Hilton as Browning
- Jack Barker as Cook up Prisoner (segment: Cook up prisoner)
- Fred Muthui as Prisoner in Cell
Who's the director behind Wasteman (2026)?
Cal McMau directed Wasteman (2026).
Who produced Wasteman (2026)?
Sophia Gibber and Myles Payne produced Wasteman (2026).
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