Stephen Graham Heel Trailer Reveals a Darker Side of Fatherhood

Fresh off his Golden Globes victory for 'Adolescence,' Stephen Graham is back with a role that's far from celebratory. On January 20, 2026, the first trailer for Heel dropped, showcasing a performance that's even darker and more sinister than his recent acclaimed turn as a devastated father.

Stephen Graham Heel Trailer: A Chilling Look at Remote Captivity

In the new trailer, Graham portrays Chris, a patriarch who might seem like a bespectacled pushover at first glance. However, the footage quickly shatters that illusion, revealing a man who keeps a teenage boy locked in his basement. Directed by Jan Komasa, known for 'Corpus Christi,' the film centers on a family living in a remote English countryside home with a terrifying secret.

The plot follows Chris and his wife Kathryn, played by Andrea Riseborough, as they attempt to 'train' their captive, Tommy (Anson Boon), into becoming a civilized young man. Their twisted methods of reform involve shackles, self-help tapes, and physical beatings. The trailer leaves audiences wondering: can Tommy be tamed, or will his survival instinct trigger a violent escape?

TIFF Acclaim and Worldwide Release

Previously titled 'Good Boy' on the festival circuit, Heel earned significant buzz at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Critics have lauded the electric chemistry between Graham and Riseborough, describing the film as a 'funky and fucked-up' thriller that scratches the itch for high-quality, late-night genre entertainment.

Fans don't have long to wait for this psychological nightmare. Heel is scheduled to open in theaters and on-demand on March 6, 2026. It's shaping up to be one of the most provocative releases of the spring season.