Stephen Graham's dark thriller The Good Boy – formerly titled Good Boy – has confirmed its UK release date. The film will be released exclusively in UK and Irish cinemas on 20 March by Signature Entertainment.
The first trailer for the movie has also been released. In the US, the film will be known as Heel.
Directed by Jan Komasa in his English-language debut, The Good Boy follows 19-year-old hooligan Tommy (Anson Boon), who is abducted by Chris (Graham) after a night out and wakes up chained in Chris's basement. Together with his wife Kathryn (Andrea Riseborough), Chris intends to reform Tommy's behaviour through relentless mind games, while Tommy attempts to escape.
The film currently holds a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, having premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and played at the BFI London Film Festival in October. Critics have praised the performances of the three leads, with Digital Spy calling it 'a compelling genre blend of dark thriller, absurdist comedy and thought-provoking drama'.
The Good Boy is exclusively in UK and Irish cinemas from 20 March.
