Steve
Directed by Tim Mielants · 2025 ·
Is Steve worth watching?
Yes. Steve (2025) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.
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Also known as स्टीव スティーヴ 스티브 史蒂夫校长 史提夫校長 สตีฟ الأستاذ ستيف
Theatrical release Where to watch
- Netflix
Where to watch Steve by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Netflix |
| Indonesia | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Malaysia | Netflix |
| Nigeria | Netflix |
| Pakistan | Netflix |
| Philippines | Netflix |
| South Africa | Netflix |
| South Korea | Netflix |
| Thailand | Netflix |
| Turkey | Netflix |
| United Arab Emirates | Netflix |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| United States | Netflix |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (84/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
- Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
- Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Not ideal for
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Is Steve worth watching?
Yes — Steve earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick. Read our full review (3.5/5).
Celluloid verdict
Murphy headlines a tense reform-school drama — another sharp character study in his post-Oppenheimer run.
Kaiser Khan, Founder & Editor
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is Steve about?
Over one intense day, the devoted head teacher of a last-chance reform school strives to keep his students in line while facing pressures of his own.
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Critic Reviews
Steve (2025) Review: Cillian Murphy's Longest School Day
★★★½☆
Steve is Tim Mielants's one-day drama about a reform-school head teacher, with Cillian Murphy superb at the centre of a film that is sometimes as chaotic as its setting.
Yes, with reservations. Cillian Murphy fans and viewers drawn to intense, performance-led dramas will find plenty here, though its restless style and loose threads may frustrate some.
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Steve: frequently asked questions
Is Steve worth watching?
Yes. Steve (2025) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.
Where can I watch Steve?
In the United States, Steve streams on Netflix with a subscription. Elsewhere: Netflix in India; Netflix in Indonesia; Netflix in Japan; Netflix in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.
How long is Steve?
Steve runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
What is Steve rated?
Steve is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, A in India, MA 15+ in Australia and R in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.
Who stars in Steve?
Steve is directed by Tim Mielants and stars Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo, Little Simz, Douggie McMeekin.
What is the Metascore for Steve?
Metacritic's Metascore for Steve is 72 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.
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