Wasteman

Wasteman

A bold new vision of life inside.

Directed by Cal McMau

Produced by Bankside Films, Hoopsa Films

202691 min7.3 / 10

A gritty British prison drama centered on male friendship and loyalty tested by violence and the competing demands of redemption and survival.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Wasteman scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Wasteman sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Wasteman violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.

  • Is Wasteman easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Wasteman end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity17

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise91

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Wasteman

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Wasteman

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Wasteman, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Wasteman, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Wasteman, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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