Newly unveiled visuals showcase Cillian Murphy in upcoming film, Steve
In the upcoming Netflix movie Steve, Oscar winner Cillian Murphy takes on the role of Steve, a headteacher at a last-chance reform school for troubled boys in mid-1990s England. The film, directed by Tim Mielants, follows a pivotal day in Steve's life and the lives of his students as they grapple with their own challenges.
The story unfolds over a few hours on a single night, as the school faces closure and Steve battles to protect its integrity while managing his own mental health struggles. One of the key students in the film is Shy, a volatile yet vulnerable teenager played by Jay Lycurgo, who is caught between his past and what lies ahead. Shy's journey mirrors Steve's efforts to hold the school and himself together, reflecting the tension between destructive urges and the desire to belong.
The film captures the mounting pressure on the school and its headteacher as a documentary crew films the students, exposing their raw lives and challenges. The story is filled with emotional confrontations, dark humor, and intense moments that reveal the deeper societal issues affecting them.
Steve is an adaptation of Max Porter's 2023 bestseller Shy, a novella that centers around a 16-year-old protagonist who attends a boarding school for troubled boys in England in 1995. Cillian Murphy previously collaborated with Tim Mielants on Season 3 of Peaky Blinders and the 2024 film Small Things Like These.
In addition to Murphy, the cast of Steve includes Tracey Ullman, Simni Ajikawo, and Emily Watson. The movie will be released in select theaters on September 19, 2025, and on Netflix on October 3, 2025. The trailer for Steve was recently released by Netflix, offering a glimpse into the emotional depth and intensity of the film.
While Steve is not part of the 28 Years Later trilogy, Cillian Murphy is set to return as Jim in a future installment. Fans of Murphy's work will not want to miss this powerful and thought-provoking film.
This Netflix movie, titled Steve, brings Cillian Murphy onto the cinema screen once more, taking on the role of a headteacher in a troubled school. The film delves into the world of entertainment, featuring celebrities such as Murphy, Tracey Ullman, Simni Ajikawo, and Emily Watson, and offering viewers an immersive experience in movies-and-tv.
