Good Boy (2025 Komasa film)
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| Directed by | Jan Komasa |
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| Cinematography | Michał Dymek |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
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| Language | English |
Good Boy is a 2025 black comedy thriller film directed by Jan Komasa. It stars Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, and Anson Boon. The film had its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2025.
Premise
A 19-year-old criminal, Tommy, is kidnapped and forced into rehabilitation at the hands of a married couple.
Cast
- Stephen Graham as Chris
- Andrea Riseborough as Kathryn
- Anson Boon as Tommy
- Kit Rakusen
- Monika Frajczyk
- Savannah Steyn
- Austin Haynes
Production
Producer Jerzy Skolimowski approached director Jan Komasa with the film's screenplay while the latter was promoting his 2019 film, Corpus Christi. The screenplay, originally written in Polish and set in Warsaw, was adapted into English and set in Yorkshire to appeal to a wider audience. It is Komasa's first English-language film.[1]
Principal photography took place in Yorkshire and Warsaw, and was completed in October 2024.[2][3]
Release
A promotional clip was released on 3 September 2025.[4] The film had its world premiere in the Centerpiece section of the 50th Toronto International Film Festival on 5 September 2025.[1][5] It was also screened at the BFI London Film Festival and the Rome Film Festival.[6][7]
The film will be released by Kino Świat in Poland. In November 2025, it was acquired for distribution by Magnolia Pictures in the United States; Signature in the United Kingdom and Ireland; X Verleih in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland; Minerva Pictures in Italy; YouPlanet/Caramel Films in Spain; Sundae in Japan; 18k Films in the Benelux; Front Row Films in the Middle East; Pris Audiovisuais in Portugal; Shaw Organisation in Singapore; Beta Film in Bulgaria; The Film Group in Greece; Catchplay in Taiwan; and Bir Film in Turkey.[8]
References
- ^ a b Vourlias, Christopher (4 September 2025). "Oscar-Nominated Director Jan Komasa on Dark, Twisted Toronto Premiere 'Good Boy,' Starring 'Adolescence's' Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough". Variety. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (31 October 2024). "Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough & Anson Boon Lead Jan Komasa's 'Good Boy' For Producers Jeremy Thomas, Ewa Piaskowska & Jerzy Skolimowski; HanWay Launches For AFM". Deadline. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
- ^ Jacob, Liana (1 August 2024). "Films The Choral, The Nest, Good Boy and TV drama Reunion are filmed across Yorkshire". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ DeVore, Britta (3 September 2025). "'Adolescence's Stephen Graham Imprisons a 'MobLand' Star in 'Good Boy' Sneak Peek [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (5 August 2025). "TIFF Centrepiece Section Counts 55 Titles Including Pics Starring Shailene Woodley, Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Samara Weaving, Stephen Graham & More". Deadline. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ Ntim, Zac (3 September 2025). "BFI London Film Festival: Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' & Kate Moss Biopic 'Moss & Feud' Among Headline Titles — Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ^ Scarpa, Vittoria (22 September 2025). "The 20th Rome Film Fest reveals its line-up". Cineuropa. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (12 November 2025). "Stephen Graham & Andrea Riseborough Kidnap Horror 'Good Boy' Sells To U.S., UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan & More". Deadline. Retrieved 12 November 2025.