🎬Steve – Cillian Murphy Shines in Netflix’s Gripping New Drama

Boxofficehype
Oct 3
2 min read

"One day. One man. One school on the brink."

Netflix has just released the official trailer #2 for Steve, the powerful new drama starring Academy Award® winner Cillian Murphy. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and a limited theatrical run, the film is now streaming on Netflix from October 3, 2025.

Directed by Tim Mielants (Peaky Blinders), and adapted from Max Porter’s acclaimed 2023 novella Shy, Steve is an emotionally charged portrait of a man battling his own inner turmoil while carrying the weight of his students’ futures.

📖 The Story: A Day That Changes Everything

The film unfolds over a single, intense day in the life of Steve (Cillian Murphy), the devoted headteacher of a last-chance reform school for troubled boys. While keeping his students in check—boys who struggle with violence, trauma, and societal rejection—Steve finds himself fighting his own silent battles.

As pressure mounts from the school board, colleagues, and his personal life, the day spirals into a test of endurance, compassion, and control.

"You think you’re saving them," Steve whispers in the trailer, "but sometimes, they’re the ones saving you."

👥 Cast: A Stellar Ensemble

Alongside Murphy’s commanding performance, Steve brings together a dynamic cast:

Cillian Murphy as Steve
Tracey Ullman as Amanda
Jay Lycurgo (Shy)
Simbi Ajikawo (Shola)
Emily Watson (Jenny)
Roger Allam as Sir Hugh Montague Powell
Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Priyanga Burford, Ruby Ashbourne-Serkis, and more

This ensemble grounds the story in raw authenticity, making every scene feel lived-in and urgent.

🎥 Behind the Film

Director: Tim Mielants (Peaky Blinders, Patrick)
Writer: Max Porter, adapting his own novella Shy
Producers: Alan Moloney, Cillian Murphy
Cinematography: Robrecht Heyvaert
Music: Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow (Annihilation, Ex Machina)

Shot with intimate camerawork and backed by a haunting score, the film immerses viewers in Steve’s fragile world, where chaos and compassion collide.

🏆 From Festival Acclaim to Netflix

Premiering at TIFF 2025 in the Platform Prize section, Steve quickly earned critical acclaim for its intensity and Murphy’s powerhouse performance. Following its UK & US theatrical release on September 19, Netflix now delivers the film to a global audience.

With a runtime of 92 minutes, the film is compact yet emotionally searing—perfect for viewers looking for a drama that lingers long after the credits roll.

📺 Streaming Details

Title: Steve
Streaming on: Netflix
Release Date: October 3, 2025
Runtime: 92 minutes
Languages: English
Genre: Drama

🌟 Final Thoughts

With Steve, Cillian Murphy once again proves why he’s one of the greatest actors of his generation. The film’s stripped-back intensity—set across one harrowing day—captures both the failures and triumphs of humanity.

For fans of character-driven dramas like The Father or Room, this is a must-watch. As the trailer shows, Steve isn’t just about saving troubled boys—it’s about the fragility and resilience of the man who stands at the center of their world.

👉 Watch Steve now, only on Netflix.