Urban Hymn
Seen it?2015 | 114 min | Crime, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved The Drop or Cape Fear, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Set against the backdrop of the 2011 UK summer riots, Jamie, a young female offender who possesses a remarkable voice, meets a determined social worker who inspires her to use it.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
58% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Caton-Jones
- Shirley HendersonKate Linton
- Letitia WrightJamie Harrison
- Isabella LaughlandLeanne Dixon
- Ian HartIan Wilson
- Steven MackintoshDavid Linton
- Caroline O'NeillFiona
- Shaun ParkesCharlie
- Matthew SteerMichael
- Jack McMullenDean
- Jamie TaylorPeter