Wasteman(2026)

1h 30m

Release Date: Apr 17, 2026 | Limited

Follows parolee Taylor whose fresh start hopes are jeopardized by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own parole chances.

Note: Distributed by Vertigo Releasing

Releases

Original Release | Apr 17, 2026

Box Office Results

Updated as of Jun 21, 2026 11:10 AM ET

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$9,884
Total US & Canada:
$19,322
Total International
$1,181,021
Total Worldwide:
$1,200,343

Current Showtimes

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Thu Jul 9
Fri Jul 10
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Director & Top Cast

Cal McMau
Director

Tom Blyth
Dee

David Jonsson
Taylor

Alex Hassell
Paul

Corin Silva
Gaz

Keaton Ancona-Francis
Stu

Layton Blake

Maxi

Neil Linpow

Robby

Paul Hilton

Browning

Jack Barker

Cook up Prisoner

Fred Muthui

Prisoner in Cell

Neil Berrett

Prisoner

Paul W Black

Prisoner #1

Darren Clayton

Self - Prisoner

David Cromarty

Prisoner

Banjo Dee

Prison Inmate

Chay Faraday-Browne

Poke Bowl

Callan Farrow

Prison inmate twin

Other Details

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Language: English

Summaries

Storyline

Follows parolee Taylor whose fresh start hopes are jeopardized by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own parole chances.

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Fun Facts

Wasteman (2025) follows long-term prisoner Taylor (David Jonsson), branded a "wasteman" for staying out of trouble amid gangs and violence, whose early parole hopes shatter with chaotic new cellmate Dee (Tom Blyth).