In Steve (2025), Cillian Murphy plays Steve, a dedicated but deeply troubled headteacher at a reform school for boys with behavioral issues. Over the course of a single, pivotal day in the mid-1990s, Steve fights to keep his school from shutting down while also wrestling with his own mental health demons. Parallel to his story is that of Shy, a fragile teenager burdened by a violent past, whose pain and potential become a focal point in Steve’s life. Through small acts of empathy and connection, Steve tries to bring hope to his students — even as the system around them seems determined to fail.
- IMDB Rating - 6.4/10
- Director - Tim Mielants
- Writer - Max Porter
- Stars - Cillian Murphy, Jay Lycurgo, Archie Fisher
