What is the Metascore for Steve?

Steve has a Metascore of 72 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Steve

Item: Steve
Rating: 3.5
Author: Dr. Amara Okonkwo

Directed by Tim Mielants · 2025 · Last reviewed July 24, 2026

Answer Summary

Steve (2025) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

76%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

84% Critic Score

80% Audience

72 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.6

7.1 IMDb /10

Runtime: 1h 32m
Cast: Cillian Murphy , Tracey Ullman , Jay Lycurgo , Little Simz , Douggie McMeekin , Youssef Kerkour , Roger Allam , Emily Watson , Archie Fisher , Araloyin Oshunremi
Country: Ireland
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Steve (2025)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Not confirmed on any major streaming platform yet — check local listings.

Why this score?

Majority of critics rated it fresh (84%).
General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
Metascore is generally favorable (72/100).
Celluloid Score 76% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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Is Steve worth watching?

Yes — Steve earns a 76% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Murphy headlines a tense reform-school drama — another sharp character study in his post-Oppenheimer run.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Steve about?

Over one intense day, the devoted head teacher of a last-chance reform school strives to keep his students in line while facing pressures of his own.

Critic Reviews

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Steve (2025) Review

★★★½☆ 3.5/5

Tim Mielants's Steve (2025) remains a defining Drama landmark from Ireland, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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