Scrapper

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Scrapper

Released Aug 25, 2023

1h 24m

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This vibrant and inventive father-daughter comedy follows Georgie (Lola Campbell), a resourceful 12-year-old girl who secretly lives alone in her flat in a working class suburb of London following the death of her mother. She makes money stealing bikes with her best friend Ali (Alin Uzun) and keeps the social workers off her back by pretending to live with an uncle. Out of nowhere, her estranged father Jason (Harris Dickinson; Triangle of Sadness, Beach Rats) arrives and forces her to confront reality. Uninterested in this sudden new parental figure, Georgie is stubbornly resistant to his efforts. As they adjust to their new circumstances, Georgie and Jason find that they both still have a lot of growing up to do. Winner of a Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, Scrapper is full of spirit, humor, and formal inventiveness that sets it apart from much of British working-class cinema. Dickinson and remarkable newcomer Campbell imbue irresistible charm into this moving and frequently hilarious story of two emotionally tangled people: a grieving kid thrust into adulthood and a father in over his head.

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Critics Consensus

Like a cold treat on a hot day, Scrapper delivers two scoops of a sweet father-daughter dramedy best consumed when in need of a hug.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

Harris Dickinson is wonderful as a deadbeat dad in this working-class father-daughter film.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 18, 2024

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Ella Kemp

Empire Magazine

Scrapper refuses to be pigeonholed as another dreary story about working-class life. Grief has hope, youth holds the keys to everything.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 10, 2023

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Ann Hornaday

Washington Post

Delicately dancing the knife edge between too-cute and over-maudlin, the filmmaker and her terrific actors have given viewers that rarity in cinema: uplift without the dreary moralizing.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 18, 2023

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Marta Medina

mundoCine

An amalgam of Aftersun and The Florida Project. However, it doesn't reach the sadness and emotion of the former, nor the hilarity of the latter, thus placing itself in the middle ground between the two. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 2, 2025

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Anna Hoang

Boston Hassle

The details of their characters...makes them seem like they’re two-scene accomplices to an A-list London heist, which make the focus on these characters all the more fun and sincere.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 17, 2025

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William Stottor

Flick Feast

Scrapper is a feisty, restless film, one that creatively portrays a young girl’s navigation of grief and her subsequent relationship with her father.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 3, 2024

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Terry s

A film that could turn any gay person straight.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/21/23

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Thomas D

Charlotte Regan’s film is an exceptional coming of age story.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/09/23

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Sameir A

Some films carry such an effortless charm that explaining them feels unnecessary—you simply smile and say, 'Just watch it, it’s worth it.' Scrapper (2023) is exactly that kind of movie—tender, uplifting, and filled with quiet beauty. It embraces the small moments, turning them into something profoundly moving. Backed by stellar performances from the cast and a crew that truly understands the delicate art of storytelling, this film offers a delightful hour and a half that lingers in the heart. It’s refreshingly honest, brimming with charm, and impossible not to adore. If you have a soft spot for indie gems that find magic in the ordinary, don’t miss this one. #KiduMovie

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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dave d

A comedy-drama with a ton of heart and an astonishing performance from newcomer Lola Campbell. The writing and direction of first-time filmmaker Charlotte Regan gave the feature a lived-in feel. The British accents were a touch deep and I needed subtitles, but don't let that detract from a beautiful film that changes direction and does it well. This is totally worth the time and fairly fast paced. The ending is totally moving. It's balanced and charming. Final Score: 9.2/10

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/16/25

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crazy f

I love this film. I first saw how many nominations it had on a awards show and wanted to see what the hype was about, so glad I did! It shows the struggles with building new or hurt relationships as well as coping with loss. A lot of films that involve grief show the dark side of it, however this film show how although grief is impactful, it can bring people together and help you become a stronger version of yourself. On top of this, it also has fantastic acting and portrays all characters feelings and personalities excellently by the cast. big recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/14/25

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Daniel B

Entertaining, but the abandonment of a twelve year old girl isn't really funny.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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This vibrant and inventive father-daughter comedy follows Georgie (Lola Campbell), a resourceful 12-year-old girl who secretly lives alone in her flat in a working class suburb of London following the death of her mother. She makes money stealing bikes with her best friend Ali (Alin Uzun) and keeps the social workers off her back by pretending to live with an uncle. Out of nowhere, her estranged father Jason (Harris Dickinson; Triangle of Sadness, Beach Rats) arrives and forces her to confront reality. Uninterested in this sudden new parental figure, Georgie is stubbornly resistant to his efforts. As they adjust to their new circumstances, Georgie and Jason find that they both still have a lot of growing up to do. Winner of a Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival, Scrapper is full of spirit, humor, and formal inventiveness that sets it apart from much of British working-class cinema. Dickinson and remarkable newcomer Campbell imbue irresistible charm into this moving and frequently hilarious story of two emotionally tangled people: a grieving kid thrust into adulthood and a father in over his head.

Director: Charlotte Regan
Producer: Theo Barrowclough
Screenwriter: Charlotte Regan
Distributor: Kino Lorber
Production Co: British Film Institute (BFI), DMC Film, BBC Film, Great Point Media
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 25, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 10, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $212.1K
Runtime: 1h 24m

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