Fans of Stephen Graham can now stream his latest thriller in the UK, a film described as both thought-provoking and excellent. He follows up his acclaimed performance in Adolescence with a role in the dark drama The Good Boy, which is known as Heel in America.
Jan Komasa’s film, The Good Boy, centers on Tommy (Anson Boon), a troubled 19-year-old known for causing trouble online. After a night of partying and drugs separates him from his friends, he’s kidnapped by a man named Chris (Graham).
Chris imprisons Tommy in the basement of their isolated house, and along with his wife, Kathryn (Andrea Riseborough), attempts to reform him through a strange and forceful program, aiming to make him obedient.
The movie first premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival’s 50th anniversary celebration last year, and it immediately received highly positive feedback from both reviewers and audiences.
Who is in The Good Boy?
- Stephen Graham as Chris
- Andrea Riseborough as Kathryn
- Anson Boon as Tommy
- Kit Rakusen as Jonathan
- Monika Frajczyk as Rina
- Savannah Steyn as Gabby
- Mila Jankowska as Lindsay
- Callum Booth-Ford as Ste
- Noah Valentine as Jack
- Noah Manzoor as Mikey
- Maciej Stepniak as Klement
What did critics say about The Good Boy?
The movie The Good Boy has been well-received, earning an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics agree that despite tackling complex themes about helping people change, the film – also known as Heel – is a wildly entertaining and surprisingly thoughtful thriller.
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Digital Spy gave the film a five-star review, calling it “excellent.” They praised its unique mix of dark thriller, quirky comedy, and meaningful drama, saying it’s a captivating watch. While the character Tommy might be flawed, the reviewer declared Good Boy to be a truly great movie.
Film critic Mark Kermode described the movie The Good Boy as a darkly funny and surprisingly harsh comedy in his podcast. Meanwhile, The Australian newspaper praised it as energetic, captivating, and visually stylish.
In a review, Slant Magazine praised Heel for trusting the audience and not revealing everything at once, ultimately leading to a surprisingly emotional conclusion.
According to the London Evening Standard, the movie Good Boy has a disturbing concept that actually works in its favor. They describe it as having a very distinctive and unusual tone.
Where can I watch The Good Boy?
You can now watch The Good Boy on Prime Video. New subscribers can try it out for 30 days for free, and then it costs £8.99 a month, which includes advertisements.
You can rent the movie on Apple TV and Prime Video for £1.99, on BFI Player for £4.50, and on Rakuten TV and the Sky Store for £4.99.
You can purchase The Good Boy for unlimited viewing on several platforms: it costs £3.99 on Apple TV, £7.99 on Prime Video, and £9.99 on both Rakuten TV and the Sky Store.
Other Stephen Graham movies to stream now
You can currently stream several movies starring Stephen Graham, including the popular British drama Boiling Point. He plays the main character, and it’s available to watch for free on Channel 4.
Looking for a fun family movie? You can now watch Matilda the Musical for free on BBC iPlayer – it’s a great choice for a weekend with the kids!
You can also watch The Irishman on Netflix, where Graham plays the unpredictable gangster Anthony ‘Tony Pro’ Provenzano.
Joe Gilgun’s role as Andrew ‘Combo’ Gascoigne in This Is England made him a well-known actor, and the critically praised film is currently available to rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Rakuten TV.
The Good Boy is streaming on Prime Video.
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2026-07-24 14:20