I Came By

On the surface, Toby Nealey is a bold graffiti artist who uses walls to expose the gaps between wealth and consequence. He targets the mansions of the city's elite, turning public spaces into statements against privilege. But a routine act of vandalism uncovers a hidden life behind a polished facade, a secret that could ruin more people than Toby ever imagined. The discovery pulls him into a dangerous web where coincidences keep veering toward his own doorstep. As threats escalate, the people he cares about become entangled with a powerful figure who will do anything to keep the truth buried. The line between rebellion and peril grows thinner with every new clue.

Directed by Babak Anvari from an original screenplay by Namsi Khan, I Came By pushes into a grim world where art meets danger. The cast features George MacKay, Percelle Ascott, Kelly Macdonald, Varada Sethu and Franc Ashman, with Netflix releasing the film in 2022.

No traditional box office numbers exist for this title since it premiered on Netflix, a streaming service that usually does not report theatrical grosses. As a result, there is no widely cited worldwide box office total to report.

Critics describe the film as a taut thriller that foregrounds class tension and moral ambiguity. Performances anchor the story, with MacKay delivering a controlled, restless portrayal while the cast around him heightens the sense that power corrupts and secrecy corrodes families. The plot projects a modern anxiety about wealthy enclaves, surveillance and the costs of crossing lines for justice.

Visually the film uses stark contrasts between gleaming interiors and graffiti covered streets to underline social divides. Its premise invites discussions about vigilante ethics, privilege and accountability, and it contributes to a growing wave of neo-noir thrillers that probe elitism. While not a blockbusters hit, it has sparked conversations about how art ignites resistance and exposes corruption in plain sight.