Stephen Graham’s Hyena is the “sensational ” British crime thriller to watch tonight

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Looking for a gripping British crime thriller to watch on Saturday night? Check out Hyena, starring Stephen Graham. You can find it on the BFI Player website or app, or through Prime Video as an add-on channel. New subscribers can try the BFI Player for free.

The movie centers around a team of police officers in West London who are part of a special unit. They’ve become corrupt, secretly working with drug dealers to make money instead of arresting them.

When a new gang tries to move into an area, police often attempt to negotiate with them, but these negotiations usually fail and make things worse.

The taskforce will be investigated by the professional standards department. However, the person leading the investigation has a personal connection to one of the officers accused of corruption.

The film features a strong cast including Peter Ferdinando, known for his role in High-Rise, Tony Pitts from Line of Duty, Neil Maskell of Peaky Blinders, Thomas Craig who appears in Coronation Street, Richard Dormer from Game of Thrones, and MyAnna Buring, recognized for her work in The Witcher, alongside Graham.

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Rotten Tomatoes reports a 78% approval rating from 45 critics, who generally agree the movie is challenging but well-made.

Critics have lauded the film, with The Guardian noting the director’s powerful impact, The Independent highlighting the actor’s dedicated and intense performance, and JoBlo Movie Network calling it both sensational and visually impressive.

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BFI Player is an extra you can add to your Prime Video subscription. Prime Video itself costs £5.99 a month for streaming alone, or £8.99 a month or £95 a year if you’re already an Amazon Prime member. BFI Player costs £5.99 a month too, but it only offers a 7-day free trial and doesn’t seem to have an annual subscription option.

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2026-04-18 12:22