The Good Boy (2026)
A disturbing psychological thriller in which a reckless teenager's abduction leads him into the grip of a deeply unsettling Yorkshire family.
The Good Boy - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Good Boy
- Release Year: 2026
- Directed by: Jan Komasa
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Thriller, Drama, Mystery, Horror
- Runtime: 1h 50m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 6, 2026 (Poland), March 20, 2026 (United Kingdom - 15), June 4, 2026 (Germany)
- Alternative Titles: Good Boy (UK), Heel (US), Good Boy - Wir wollen nur dein Bestes (DE)
- Production Companies: Recorded Picture Company, Skopia Film, Wytwórnia Filmów Dokumentalnych i Fabularnych, Venatu Capital, CANAL+ Polska, TVN Warner Bros. Discovery
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, Poland
The Good Boy - Plot
Tommy, a volatile 19-year-old, revels in drugs, parties and violence. After getting separated from his friends on a drunken bender, he is abducted by a shadowy figure. He wakes to find himself imprisoned in the basement of a remote Yorkshire house, inhabited by a very strange family. But what unfolds is not what he could possibly expect.
The Good Boy - Trailer
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The Good Boy - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Jan Komasa
Main Cast
- Stephen Graham
- Andrea Riseborough
- Anson Boon
- Kit Rakusen
- Monika Frajczyk
- Savannah Steyn
- Mila Jankowska
- Callum Booth-Ford
- Noah Valentine
- Noah Manzoor
Writers
- Bartek Bartosik
Producers
- Ewa Piaskowska
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Jeremy Thomas
The Good Boy - FAQs
What is The Good Boy about?
The Good Boy follows Tommy, a reckless 19-year-old who is abducted after a night of drugs and violence and wakes up imprisoned in the basement of a remote Yorkshire house. The strange family holding him captive has plans that defy his darkest expectations, blending psychological horror with dark family dynamics.
Who are the main actors in The Good Boy?
The Good Boy stars Stephen Graham as Chris and Andrea Riseborough as Kathryn, the disturbing heads of the household. Anson Boon plays Tommy, the captive teenager. The supporting cast includes Kit Rakusen, Monika Frajczyk, Savannah Steyn, Mila Jankowska, Callum Booth-Ford, Noah Valentine, and Noah Manzoor.
What does the family want with Tommy in The Good Boy?
The film deliberately subverts expectations about the family's intentions. Rather than a conventional abduction thriller, The Good Boy explores a deeply unsettling dynamic in which the family's motives are rooted in toxic control and a disturbing vision of domesticity, making their goals far stranger and more psychologically complex than simple violence.
Who directed The Good Boy?
The Good Boy was directed by Jan Komasa, the acclaimed Polish filmmaker known for Corpus Christi (2019), which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature Film, and the Netflix drama Suicide Room. Komasa brings his signature psychological intensity to this English-language production.
When was The Good Boy released?
The Good Boy was released on March 6, 2026 in Poland, followed by a United Kingdom release on March 20, 2026, and a German release on June 4, 2026.
What genre is The Good Boy?
The Good Boy is a psychological thriller blending elements of horror, drama, and mystery. It combines the tension of a captivity narrative with dark family horror and character-driven drama, making it a genre-crossing film that resists easy categorisation.
How long is The Good Boy?
The Good Boy has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes (110 minutes).
Where can I watch The Good Boy?
The Good Boy is available to buy or rent on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It is also available to rent on Plex. Availability may vary by region, so checking a streaming aggregator for the most current options in your area is recommended.
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