Heel (The Good Boy)

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Heel (The Good Boy)

R

Mar 2026

1h 50m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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From Academy Award® nominated director Jan Komasa, HEEL is a twisted thriller that follows 19-year-old hooligan Tommy (Anson Boon), who revels in a life of drugs, parties, and violence. One night, on a bender with his reckless friends, he becomes separated from the group and is abducted by an unknown figure (Golden Globe® winner Stephen Graham). Though he is no stranger to inflicting violence, he is enraged and horrified when he wakes to find himself chained in the basement of the isolated suburban family home of Chris (Graham), his wife Kathryn (Academy Award® nominee Andrea Riseborough), and their young son Jonathan (Kit Rakusen). The family sets out to reform Tommy's unruly behavior, forcing him to comply with their relentless mind games or seek escape at any cost.

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Critics Consensus

Having a maniacally fun time while wrestling with provocative questions about rehabilitation, Heel is a nutty thriller that has a surprising amount of method to its madness.

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Geordie Gray

The Australian

Jul 7

4/5

Hectic, beguiling and sexily shot.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Mar 23

This is a curious, unsettling picture, with parallels to A Clockwork Orange: in this meeting of monsters, Chris is every bit as repellent and inhuman as Tommy at his rampaging worst.

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Mark Kermode

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Mar 23

An impressively nasty black comedy.

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Lexi Amoriello

Movie Recs by Lex

Jul 10

The characters are intriguing and the story raises thought-provoking questions about morality, but based on the initial setup I expected the story to escalate or become more unhinged. The most surprising thing about it for me was how tame it was.

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Leigh Paatsch

Daily Telegraph (Australia)

Jul 2

3/5

This is tough, demanding fare that will arguably reward those brave enough to make the commitment, but is too abrasive and intimidating for casually curious viewers.

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Cole Groth

FandomWire

Jun 16

6/10

Heel takes a wild setup and finds a very quiet, human resolution.

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@emill_santos 3d

Palyado. Nagsimulang ok ang kwento pero habang patagal ng patagal e nawawalan na ng saysay hanggang sa ending

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Scott N

@RT74273830 4d

Interesting concept but it never takes the dark turn your expecting

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Eric S

@RT28735685 Aug 24

Highly recommend. Talk about a movie that gives you closure! No question will be left unanswered.

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Jay P

@Jaybird7422 Aug 22

Heel (Good Boy) is a psychological masterstroke that delivers a powerful message about reformation. Tommy (Anson Boon) starts as a violent hooligan, a product of a failed system and a toxic upbringing. As the saying goes, "you can't choose your blood, but you can choose your family." Many turn to crime to drown out past trauma, and while everyone has choices, it is hard to choose right when you have never been shown how. Chris (Stephen Graham) and Kathryn (Andrea Riseborough) provide the structure, boundaries, and accountability our justice system lacks. Their strict methods are for safety against a bully, not cruelty. Improved behaviour brings dignity, respect, and freedom. The ending beautifully proves his psychological transformation based on mutual trust. Our current justice system is a revolving door failing to reform anyone. If these intense rehabilitation methods were used worldwide, the world would be safer. A 10/10 masterpiece!

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C T

@Hamwam76 Aug 18

This film is far and away the most effective form of contraception! A must watch for parents of young teenagers too.

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Will B

@Wiggyb123 Aug 17

A strangely good storyline this, certainly worth a watch. Lots of swearing throughout which kind of spoils it a little. Thought the ending was good.

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Synopsis

From Academy Award® nominated director Jan Komasa, HEEL is a twisted thriller that follows 19-year-old hooligan Tommy (Anson Boon), who revels in a life of drugs, parties, and violence. One night, on a bender with his reckless friends, he becomes separated from the group and is abducted by an unknown figure (Golden Globe® winner Stephen Graham). Though he is no stranger to inflicting violence, he is enraged and horrified when he wakes to find himself chained in the basement of the isolated suburban family home of Chris (Graham), his wife Kathryn (Academy Award® nominee Andrea Riseborough), and their young son Jonathan (Kit Rakusen). The family sets out to reform Tommy's unruly behavior, forcing him to comply with their relentless mind games or seek escape at any cost.

Director: Jan Komasa
Producer: Jeremy Thomas, Ewa Piaskowska, Jerzy Skolimowski
Screenwriter: Bartek Bartosik, Naqqash Khalid
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Skopia Film, Recorded Picture Company
Rating: R
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 6, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 6, 2026
Runtime: 1h 50m

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