Inside

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2025

1h 44m

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In an adult prison, Mel (Vincent Miller) grapples with guilt over his childhood crime while writing an atonement letter to his victim. He is celled with notorious inmate Mark Shepard (Cosmo Jarvis), a now-reformed prisoner. As Mel wrestles with his violent impulses, he becomes embroiled in a plot to murder Shepard, driven by guilt and a contract for the kill. Meanwhile, Warren (Guy Pearce), another inmate with his own demons, guides Mel's choices. A complex bond forms between them as they navigate themes of redemption and sacrifice.

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Critics Consensus

With unflinching authenticity and haunting, deeply layered performances, Inside transforms its stark prison-based narrative into a gripping, emotionally resonant study of violence, regret, and the fragile possibility of redemption.

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

Aug 18, 2025

It is in some ways, a weirdly tender film.

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Dennis Harvey

Variety

Jun 20, 2025

A strongly acted piece that compels attention despite the occasional murky plot point.

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David Ehrlich

IndieWire

Jun 11, 2025

B+

“Inside” is a small and constrained prison drama, even by the inflexible standards of its genre, and yet Williams’ debut is so replete with such moments of raw compassion that it almost invisibly accumulates a deep well of emotion.

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Anthony Carew

The Saturday Paper

Jul 23, 2026

Charles Williams reveals that he is a deft director of actors: the film’s central performances, from Cosmo Jarvis, Guy Pearce and Toby Wallace to first-timer Vincent Miller, are all exceptional.

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Todd Jorgenson

Cinemalogue

Aug 23, 2025

Despite some mild contrivances, this bleak Australian prison drama resonates with gritty thoughtfulness as it examines redemption, regret, and recidivism with heartfelt conviction.

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Marshall Shaffer

The Playlist

Jul 30, 2025

C+

"If only the cleverness of Charles Williams’ directorial debut “Inside” extended a little further beyond the number of ways he can twist the titular concept."

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Dave H

@Kiwihunter Oct 13, 2025

Extremely good acting. Very intelligent writing. Good movie 👍

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Kevin T

@RT88571374 Sep 7, 2025

Sat down to watch this. It's a really slow and poignant look at yhe prison system as well as trauma and the affect it can have on men. This film is bleak but features moments of genuine compassion. It's not an action-packed prison drama, so if that's what you're looking for, you might not enjoy it. It's a character-driven film. It asks you to consider even reprehensible characters as human beings and the prison and justice system and if it works. All in all I found this an interesting and thought provoking film.

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Corey S

@RT99327527 Sep 4, 2025

Expected it to be alot better than it actually was. The movie followed a singular dull plot. No real or very unexplained backstory of characters. The audio of dialogue was horrendous. Probably the worst movie i have watched in a long time.

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Kim L

@RT93439482 Sep 4, 2025

Simple, thought provoking. An insight into human nature in a unique situation most will never encounter.

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Chaz M

@RT26596444 Sep 4, 2025

Best film I've seen this year! No idea how this isn't being talked about more. The acting is phenomenal, should be at Oscars, writing and directing too. Did not expect what this film did to me.. wrecked and healed.

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Daniel N

@Hotchopeppa Sep 2, 2025

Guy Pearce movies seem to be getting more and more depressing. Bleak, sad and just unnecessary. Why even make somthing like this.

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Synopsis

In an adult prison, Mel (Vincent Miller) grapples with guilt over his childhood crime while writing an atonement letter to his victim. He is celled with notorious inmate Mark Shepard (Cosmo Jarvis), a now-reformed prisoner. As Mel wrestles with his violent impulses, he becomes embroiled in a plot to murder Shepard, driven by guilt and a contract for the kill. Meanwhile, Warren (Guy Pearce), another inmate with his own demons, guides Mel's choices. A complex bond forms between them as they navigate themes of redemption and sacrifice.

Director: Charles Williams
Producer: Kate Glover, Marian Macgowan
Screenwriter: Charles Williams, Charles Williams
Distributor: Quiver Distribution
Production Co: Macgowan Films, Never Sleep Pictures, Simpatico Films
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Crime
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 20, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 20, 2025
Runtime: 1h 44m

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