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Steve (15)

Members' Screening

,Cinema 2

Director Tim Mielants reunites with Cillian Murphy after Small Things Like These with this powerful adaptation of Max Porter’s 2023 novella.

In the mid 1990s, head teacher Steve (Cillian Murphy) struggles to keep a reform boys' school afloat. The crumbling manor lacks support, an an overworked and under-resourced teaching staff struggle to prove the support and structure needed to help turn the boys' lives around. 

When a documentary film crew come to investigate the institution, Steve's mental health starts to crumble alongside the aging building. 

Following the vulnerability and volatility of the young men housed there, Steve is a hard-hitting dig into the reality of when society lets people down, and the mental impact of shouldering too much. 

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Film information
  • Release year   2025
  • Country   Ireland, UK
  • Director   Tim Mielants
  • Runtime   1hr 32mins

Ticket prices

Standard
£6

These accessibility provisions are available for this event.

Audio described

Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.