Overview

• The film premiered in Toronto with generally positive first reviews that single out Murphy’s performance as the standout.
• A limited theatrical run begins September 19, with a global Netflix debut set for October 3.
• Critics commend the intensity but split over the frenetic handheld style, on‑site news‑crew device, and the shift in perspective away from the teen in the source novella.
• A Rotten Tomatoes snapshot shows 72% from 29 reviews, a small and evolving sample that several outlets note still reflects strong notices for Murphy.
• Adapted by Max Porter from his novella Shy and directed by Tim Mielants, the day‑in‑the‑life drama explores institutional strain and personal crisis at a last‑chance reform school.