The Liability

Adam, nineteen and with little to show for it, agrees to drive for his mum's gangster boyfriend, Peter. What starts as a routine favor quickly pulls him into a brutal 24 hour sprint through a corrupt underworld where violence, coercion and sexual trafficking collide. Beside him moves Roy, a weary professional hit man whose world has seen more brutality than most can imagine. As the day unfolds, the pair stumble from one dangerous encounter to another, testing loyalties and pushing Adam toward impossible choices. The ride becomes a warped apprenticeship as he witnesses how easily innocence can be exploited in the criminal sphere, a relentless reminder that clocks and fates rarely align in the defendant's favor.

Directed by Craig Viveiros and written by John Wrathall, The Liability released in 2012. It stands out as a British crime thriller that blends hard edged tension with dark humor and a compact, character driven setup. Viveiros keeps the focus tight on dialogue and mood, giving the film a lean, contemporary feel.

Box office details are limited due to a modest release, with no widely reported worldwide gross. It had a restrained rollout in the United Kingdom and select markets, limiting commercial figures and making the film less visible in mainstream outlets.

Within British crime cinema, The Liability is a niche title praised for Tim Roth's sharp, roguish Roy and Jack O'Connell's tense turn as the young driver. The blend of dark humor with grim crime gives the film a distinctive tone that lingers with some viewers and occasionally turns up in discussions of British thrillers.

Reception has been mixed, with praise for performances and the film's unusual tonal blend. The story probes themes of innocence tested by crime, moral compromise, and the uneasy bond that forms between a reckless youth and a world weary killer. Its anti glamor stance and brisk pacing keep it memorable for fans of the genre.