# Wasteman (2026)

> A parolee’s fragile prison friendship becomes a dangerous test of loyalty, survival, and the possibility of starting over.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/7327716

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director: Cal McMau
- Cast: David Jonsson, Tom Blyth, Alex Hassell, Neil Linpow, Paul Hilton, Corin Silva, Layton Blake, Jack Barker
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29028515/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: gritty, tense, intimate, serious movie night, british cinema night

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