Wasteman (2026)
“A bold new vision of life inside.”
Movie20261h 30mEnglish
Our verdict
Worth watching
Well received by most viewers.
Based on the TMDB audience score from 100 ratings.
Movie review: Wasteman
Wasteman is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Crime, Drama, Thriller. Its listed tagline is “A bold new vision of life inside.”
Story
Taylor's hopes for a fresh start post-parole are jeopardised 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 chances at freedom.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 7.3/10 based on 100 votes.
Production
Release date: February 20, 2026 · Runtime: 90 minutes · Original language: English · Reported budget: $1,200,000 · Reported revenue: $1,205,018
Official trailer
Cast
David Jonsson
Tom Blyth
Alex Hassell
Neil Linpow
Paul Hilton
Corin Silva
Layton Blake
Jack Barker
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