reform school

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The actor stars alongside Tracey Ullman and Emily Watson in a film that follows the weary employees and difficult students of an English reform school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

It comes as the Irish actor promotes his new film, Steve, which follows his titular character's attempt to turn around a 1990s reform school for troubled boys.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

In “Boys,” Elwood and Turner are locked up in a reform school in 1960s Florida and become allies and friends quickly to survive.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

Keep in mind I had worked in a reform school for girls!

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2024

“He’s referred to me from the relief. He’s been in a reform school and I’m giving him a chance. . . .”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright