Urchin
Seen it?2025 | 99 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Mike, a rough sleeper in London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Along the way, he encounters unexpected chances for a fresh start.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Won 2 Cannes awards: Cannes Film Festival: Un Certain Regard – Best Actor, Cannes Film Festival: FIPRESCI Prize (Un Certain Regard). Also nominated for 2 more Cannes awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 179K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harris Dickinson
- Frank DillaneMike
- Megan NorthamAndrea
- Karyna KhymchukRamona
- Shonagh MarieChanelle
- Amr WakedFranco
- Claudia JonesReligious Leader
- Shahzad AliWaiter
- Michael QuarteyDawson
- Natasha SparkesLisa
- John NormanSteve