Cillian Murphy 's Steve, out now on Netflix , is directed by Tim Mielants, who previously collaborated with him on Small Things Like These . Murphy excels in his complex role, but the film leaves much to be desired. Plot Follows a committed, troubled teacher at a reform school The film follows Steve, the headmaster of Stanton Wood, a reform school for unruly male teens. #1 Murphy delivers a stirring act Murphy captures the ache, anxiety, and aggression of Steve exceedingly well, and you can sense the storm brewing inside him. Steve wears himself out trying to help the kids, and Murphy essays this role with just the right amount of intensity.