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Cillian Murphy's 'Steve' Premieres Amid Oscar Buzz

9/18/2025

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Cillian Murphy won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Oppenheimer, increasing interest in his projects.
His latest film, Steve, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival with a 72% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the lowest of his decade.
Based on Max Porter's novel Shy, the film depicts a headteacher at a 1990s reform school.
It addresses mental health and societal neglect through the story of a troubled teen named Shy.
Critics praise Murphy's performance for effectively conveying emotional turmoil. Steve will be on Netflix starting October 3.

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Cillian Murphy won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Oppenheimer, increasing interest in his projects.
His latest film, Steve, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival with a 72% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the lowest of his decade.
Based on Max Porter's novel Shy, the film depicts a headteacher at a 1990s reform school.
It addresses mental health and societal neglect through the story of a troubled teen named Shy.
Critics praise Murphy's performance for effectively conveying emotional turmoil. Steve will be on Netflix starting October 3.