Urchin

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On the streets of London, Mike is hustling to get by. Roadside evangelizers won't let him sleep in peace, his slippery friend won't pay up the money he stole, and before long, he finds himself in trouble with the law. As he struggles to reintegrate into society, shuffling between gigs as a line cook and a trash collector, he must balance a newfound sense of community with his own itch for self-destruction.

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Urchin is an emotionally raw debut from Harris Dickinson, whose introspective direction and clear-eyed compassion find a perfect match in Billy Dillane's unflinchingly authentic performance.

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Jacob Oller

AV Club

Debut director Harris Dickinson finds a perfectly hangdog lead to elevate his standard, realist homelessness drama.

Rated: B-

Oct 17, 2025

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Odie Henderson

Boston Globe

Dillane is onscreen for the entire film, and he gives a performance that will stick with you long after the symbolism-laced last scene.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 17, 2025

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

While the surreal elements don't entirely work, "Urchin's" joyful outbursts and a supporting turn from Dickinson do...

Rated: 3/4

Oct 17, 2025

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Maxwell Rabb

ScreenAnarchy

The despair in Urchin is punctuated by some softness. [Director Harris] Dickinson seems to understand how tenderness and ruin can coexist in the wake of personal loss. The film rarely strays from its calm, observational gaze.

Oct 21, 2025

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut is another promising start, but it is the casting of Frank Dillane, whose complicated portrayal of a societal outcast is one of the best of the year.

Rated: 66/100

Oct 18, 2025

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

Some may find Urchin too much of a downer, or too lacking in conventional explication. It’s not a perfect movie, but it has a discipline and energy that announce a fully-formed talent.

Oct 18, 2025

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jesse v

A non-comedic charmless version of Bojack horsemen with bizarre music choices and a lack of a story. Only watch this if you want a peek at a washed bloke attempts to straighten his life in England.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/21/25

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AR

The acting was raw and incredible to watch. This film highlights the plight of the homeless.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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BRIAN T

Hard hitting and not a lot of joy. The movie does a great job portraying real experiences for marginalized people. Not what I was expecting but thats on me. The cinematography and color paint different colors in the previews than they do in the film. I love this movie- I take full responsibility for not being prepared.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/18/25

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Ann S

The film does not show some fantasy about people on the margins of society. It shows the reality! Love Frank Dillane and Harris Dickenson.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/18/25

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Ghederick Eshmont

A spectacular lead performance & Harris Dickinson crafted a stellar first feature

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/18/25

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Roy J

Went in for Harris Dickinson's direction, but came out loving the lead actor stealing the show. Didn't like the ending. Surprised by the pleasant humor in such a dark subject. Recommend!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/16/25

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Synopsis

On the streets of London, Mike is hustling to get by. Roadside evangelizers won't let him sleep in peace, his slippery friend won't pay up the money he stole, and before long, he finds himself in trouble with the law. As he struggles to reintegrate into society, shuffling between gigs as a line cook and a trash collector, he must balance a newfound sense of community with his own itch for self-destruction.

Director: Harris Dickinson
Producer: Archie Pearch, Scott O'Donnell
Screenwriter: Harris Dickinson, Harris Dickinson
Distributor: 1-2 Special
Production Co: Somesuch, Devisio Pictures, BBC Film, BFI, Tricky Knot
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 10, 2025, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $121.1K
Runtime: 1h 39m