Schadenfreude(2025)
Who killed Paige Boston?
Schadenfreude Synopsis
Jeremy O'Reilly, the self-important presenter of a TV news show, returns to a clueless East End community where a prank leads to the murder of a beautiful local actress and a savage Press that demands to know, "Who killed Paige Boston?"
Schadenfreude (2025) is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Simon Pickup, released on November 17, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ian McKellen, Martin Serene, Steve Sweeney and Ronald Pickup.
- Director:
- Simon Pickup
- Writers:
- Simon Pickup
- Production:
- Justabout Productions, Schadenfreude Movie SPV
- Status:
- Released
Schadenfreude (2025) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Schadenfreude before you stream it.
Schadenfreude Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian McKellen
as Continuity Announcer
Martin Serene
as Jeremy O'Reilly
Steve Sweeney
as Little Piss Head
Ronald Pickup
as The Gambler
- Virginia Denham
Virginia Denham
as The Midwife
Edward Tudor-Pole
as The Landlord
- Beth Johnson
Beth Johnson
as Paige Boston
Moya Brady
as Marge
Rachel Pickup
as Penelope Wright
- Peter Lovstrom
Peter Lovstrom
as Tv Presenter
Sam Battersea
as Sally
Charles Kay
as Professor Maltus
Key crew
Directed by Simon Pickup, written by Simon Pickup.
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Schadenfreude – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Schadenfreude?
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The main cast of Schadenfreude (2025) includes Ian McKellen, Martin Serene, Steve Sweeney, Ronald Pickup and Virginia Denham. The film was directed by Simon Pickup. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Schadenfreude released?
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Schadenfreude was released on November 17, 2025 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is there a trailer for Schadenfreude?
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