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Salvation

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A sincere but deluded influencer spends thousands setting up the life coaching business of his dreams, only to find nobody wants his advice. As the debts from his gamble start to spiral out of control, he must resort to ever more extreme solutions to stay afloat. Exploring the world of male influencer culture and how it might be affecting the young men who come into its orbit, Salvation blends mounting tension, dark comedy and a forensic focus on its protagonist to explore the very modern story of a delusional life coach losing his bearings.

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Adam Nayman Sight & Sound Sep 22, 2026
Harkin, with his staring eyes and slack jaw, holds his own. Go to Full Review Amber Wilkinson Eye for Film 1 day ago
Nicoll shows skill at balancing the mood; black comedy is employed but never allowed to put the tension out of business. Go to Full Review Nikki Baughan Screen International Sep 21, 2026
A newly-minted Scottish life coach finds himself unravelling in writer/director Tom Nicoll’s assured character drama, which rests on a powerful central performance from Liam Harkins. Go to Full Review Josh Bate Screen Rant Sep 21, 2026
8/10
Nicoll's strongest achievement is turning Danny and Scott’s specific relationship into a broader examination of young men trying to figure out what comes next. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Tom Nicoll

Director

Liam Harkins

Actor

Stephen McMillan

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Kathleen McDermott

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Conor McCarron

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Tom Nicoll

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Movie Info

Synopsis A sincere but deluded influencer spends thousands setting up the life coaching business of his dreams, only to find nobody wants his advice. As the debts from his gamble start to spiral out of control, he must resort to ever more extreme solutions to stay afloat. Exploring the world of male influencer culture and how it might be affecting the young men who come into its orbit, Salvation blends mounting tension, dark comedy and a forensic focus on its protagonist to explore the very modern story of a delusional life coach losing his bearings.
Director
Tom Nicoll
Producer
Dom Riley, Tom Nicoll, Scott Trotter, Sophie Chater
Screenwriter
Tom Nicoll
Production Co
Lane Films
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 31m
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