Steal Away is a 2025 drama film, directed by Clement Virgo.Alex Nino Gheciu, "New ‘Knives Out’ mystery and Clement Virgo thriller ‘Steal Away’ among TIFF premieres". CityNews, July 16, 2025. Adapted from Karolyn Smardz Frost's non-fiction book Steal Away Home,Kim Izzo, "Clement Virgo’s Steal Away wraps principal photography in Belgium". Playback, July 19, 2024. the film stars Angourie Rice as Fanny, a naive teenager in a purposely ambiguous country, has her illusions about the world shattered when she forms an intense bond with Cécile (Mallori Johnson), a refugee taken in by her family.Zac Ntim, Andreas Wiseman and Valerie Complex, "Angourie Rice & Mallori Johnson Leading Canadian-Belgian Thriller ‘Steal Away’, WME Independent Handling Sales". Deadline Hollywood, July 18, 2024.
The cast also includes Lauren Lee Smith, Idrissa Sanogo, Arnold Pinnock, Hilde Van Mieghem, Nola Elvis Kemper, Denise M'Baye, Gloria Mampuya and Isabelle Menal in supporting roles.
Cast Angourie Rice as Fanny Mallori Johnson as Cecile Lauren Lee Smith as Florence Idrissa Sanogo as Rufus Arnold Pinnock as Washington Hilde Van Mieghem as Rose Nola Elvis Kemper as Alberta Denise M'Baye as Abigail Gloria Mampuya as Muna Isabelle Menal as Mary
Production The film was shot in Belgium in 2024.
Release The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025. The film was released in Canada on July 17, 2026.
Critical response On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 85% of 20 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.5/10.
For That Shelf, Victor Stiff wrote that "with Steal Away, Virgo adds another visionary work to his acclaimed ouvré. Powered by two commanding lead performances and realized through striking worldbuilding and production design, it delivers an intimate yet radical coming-of-age story. Timeless, tender, and soul-shaking, the film further cements Virgo as one of Canada’s most dynamic talents and critically vital voices."Victor Stiff, "Steal Away Review: TIFF 2025". That Shelf, September 6, 2025.
See also List of Afrofuturist films
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