Wasteman
“A bold new vision of life inside.”
Synopsis
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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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-12-09
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 32 DaysToronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 19, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 25, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
+$5K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cal McMau
- Screenplay & Story
- Eoin Doran, Hunter Andrews
- Original Score
- Forest Swords
- Original Title
- Wasteman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $1.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Bankside Films, Hoopsa Films, Agile Films, It's All Made Up Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cal McMau
Eoin Doran, Hunter Andrews
Forest Swords
Lorenzo Levrini
James A. Demetriou, Ryan Morrison
Sophia Gibber, Myles Payne, Philip Barantini, David Jonsson, Samantha Beddoe
Department Leadership Roster
Eoin Doran
Screenplay
Sophia Gibber
Producer
Hunter Andrews
Screenplay
Myles Payne
Producer
Arran Topham
Stunt Coordinator
Cal McMau
Director
Lorenzo Levrini
Director of Photography
James A. Demetriou
Editor
Forest Swords
Original Music Composer
Ryan Morrison
Editor
Phoebe Platman
Production Design
Lauren Miller
Costume Design
David Horsburgh
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wasteman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wasteman about?
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.
Who directed Wasteman?
Wasteman was directed by Cal McMau.
Who stars in Wasteman?
The principal cast of Wasteman includes David Jonsson, Tom Blyth, Alex Hassell, Neil Linpow, Paul Hilton.
When was Wasteman released and how long is it?
Wasteman was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Wasteman?
Wasteman had a reported production budget of $1.2M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Wasteman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wasteman was composed by Forest Swords.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wasteman?
Wasteman holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).