Stephen Graham’s “excellent” British thriller lands new UK streaming home

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Stephen Graham is known for powerful performances in shows and films like Boiling Point, Adolescence, and Peaky Blinders. Now, a critically acclaimed thriller from 2015, set in Belfast and co-starring Conleth Hill (from Game of Thrones), is now available to stream in the UK.

Directed by Michael Lennox, known for his work on Derry Girls and Say Nothing, the film A Patch of Fog features Conor Hill as Sandy Duffy, a once-famous author who now teaches at a university and appears on talk shows.

After being caught shoplifting on camera, Sandy is blackmailed by security guard Robert Green into becoming friends. Their strange connection quickly becomes unsettling and ultimately takes a dangerous turn.

John Cairns and Michael McCartney created the film A Patch of Fog, which premiered at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival to favorable reception.

Who stars in A Patch of Fog?

  • Stephen Graham as Robert Green
  • Conleth Hill as Sandy Duffy
  • Lara Pulver as Lucy Walsh
  • Ian McElhinney as Freddie Clarke
  • Arsher Ali as Troy Griffin
  • Stuart Graham as Tom Breslin

What did critics say about A Patch of Fog?

Critics generally like the film, giving it an 86% rating based on 14 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes.

Reviewers have commended Lennox’s film for its strong direction and striking visuals. While the story isn’t groundbreaking – it follows a familiar thriller formula – the film does a good job of creating suspense.

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According to a review in Film International, the director skillfully creates suspense through nighttime scenes and the use of handheld camera work by cinematographer Matthias Pilz.

Hammer to Nail praised A Patch of Fog as a suspenseful and atmospheric thriller with genuine surprises towards the end, highlighting its strong visual style and the actors’ excellent performances.

Viewers also enjoyed the movie, with IMDb users labelling it “excellent” and “surprisingly good”.

One viewer praised the show as a captivating thriller that ‘keeps you hooked from beginning to end,’ adding that the performances by the two main actors are excellent and will leave you on the edge of your seat. They highly recommend it.

One fan called the movie surprisingly enjoyable, praising its strong story, good acting, and plenty of unexpected twists that kept them engaged.

Where can I watch A Patch of Fog?

You can now stream this gripping film starring Graham and Hill on Prime Video, as it’s been recently made available again in the UK.

The film is also available to stream on Disney+ and ad-supported platform Pluto TV.

Other Stephen Graham movies you can stream right now

Once you’ve enjoyed watching A Patch of Fog, you can find many other films directed by Graham available on various streaming services.

You can now watch the kitchen drama Boiling Point, directed by Philip Barantini, on Channel 4.

You can now watch Guy Ritchie’s popular film Snatch – one of the first movies Graham appeared in – on Sky and NOW Cinema.

The World War II drama Blitz, directed by Steve McQueen and featuring Saoirse Ronan, is now available to stream on Apple TV. Prime Video subscribers can also access it as an add-on channel.

You can find the Bruce Springsteen documentary Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere on Disney+, featuring an appearance by Graham as Springsteen’s father.

A Patch of Fog is streaming on Prime Video, Disney+ and Pluto TV.

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2026-05-26 16:50