The highly praised British thriller, Wasteman, featuring David Jonsson and Tom Blyth, is now available to stream in the UK. It’s been a critical hit, earning a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and quickly becoming one of the best-reviewed films of 2026.
In this prison drama, Jonsson plays Taylor, a prisoner nearing his release date. He’s told to stay out of trouble, but that becomes hard when a volatile new cellmate, Dee (played by Blyth), arrives.
The gripping thriller, directed by Cal McMau and written by Hunter Andrews and Eoin Doran, came out in UK cinemas in February and is now streaming for home viewing.
You can rent or buy the movie digitally from popular platforms like Amazon and Apple TV. It’s available in Standard, High, or Ultra High Definition. Renting costs £15.99, while buying it costs £19.99.
Since its debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in September, the film Wasteman has received very positive reviews. Currently, 100% of critics on Rotten Tomatoes recommend it, based on 23 reviews.
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While some elements feel familiar, the film avoids predictability thanks to strong performances and a powerful narrative, according to The Guardian. Empire Magazine praised it as both energetic and urgent.
According to Little White Lies, Cal McMau’s first feature film, Wasteman, is intensely realistic, violent, and creates a feeling of being trapped, with its close-up filming style offering no visual relief when things turn violent.
InSession Film highly commended the movie, stating that while more films should attempt such ambitious and challenging ideas, few would succeed as spectacularly. They jokingly suggested it might be best for others not to even try.
According to Time Out, even though Wasteman doesn’t deeply explore the social and political issues within prison life, it’s a powerful story about simply trying to survive. The film highlights that often, the scariest thing about being in prison isn’t the prison itself, but the other people you’re locked up with.
According to The Independent, the role is incredibly demanding, and actor Jonsson powerfully conveys that weight. Meanwhile, The Observer praised director McMau’s skillful and nimble approach.
Wasteman is now available to buy or rent now.
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