MARKING 20 years since its landmark release, cult crime drama Bullet Boy will be available to watch for free on Monday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 16 as part of the Escapes programme.

Starring Ashley Walters, Bullet Boy was a searing, uncompromising portrait of East London in the early 2000s. Exploring gun crime, toxic masculinity and brotherhood, the film broke new ground in British cinema and cemented its place as a powerful and culturally significant story of its time.

In his breakout role as Ricky - a young man newly released from prison, torn between escaping his old life and protecting his younger brother from the dangers of the streets - Walters’ performance was lauded for its raw authenticity and emotional power, establishing him as a leading figure in a new generation of British talent. Most recently, he has appeared in Top Boy and Adolescence.

Launched in February 2024, the Escapes initiative is supported by the BFI with National Lottery funding, and is dedicated to bringing audiences back into local independent cinemas, offering a diverse programme that spans cult classics, groundbreaking dramas, exciting previews and award-winning films. More than 160,000 free tickets have been claimed so far.

See it at cinemas in St Austell, Bodmin, Truro, Falmouth, Redruth and Penzance. Book a free tickets are at escapetothecinema.co.uk/tickets.