19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.
Directed by David Mackenzie
prison
group therapy
juvenile delinquent
britain
gay parent
masculinity
Rank
#22 in 2014·#1223 overall
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Letterboxd
3.9 / 5
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Cast
Jack O'Connell
Eric Love
Ben Mendelsohn
Neville Love
Rupert Friend
Oliver Baumer
David Ajala
Tyrone
Peter Ferdinando
Spencer
Gershwyn Eustache Jnr
Des
Anthony Welsh
Hassan
David Avery
Ashley
Sian Breckin
Governor Cardew
Sam Spruell
Deputy Governor Haynes
Frederick Schmidt
Officer Gentry
Edna Caskey
Officer Evans
Crew
David Mackenzie
Director
Jonathan Asser
Screenplay
Nick Emerson
Editor
Jake Roberts
Editor
Rob Inch
Stunt Coordinator
Paula Boram
Foley Artist
Anna Bertmark
ADR Editor
Popular Reviews
161 reviews
Fergus McShane
7.0★ · 04/20/26
If good will hunting and bronson had a baby this is that baby.
If good will hunting and bronson had a baby this is that baby.
augie
6.0★ · 04/15/26
i mean, im here for sam spruell but holy shit jack o'connell?? 😳
i mean, im here for sam spruell but holy shit jack o'connell?? 😳
Muiréad O Rourke
6.0★ · 04/06/26
jack looking FIONE in this film so so sad though the ending is honestly the cutest father son scene ever
jack looking FIONE in this film so so sad though the ending is honestly the cutest father son scene ever