Urchin

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Urchin

Oct 2025

1h 39m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

Nov 11

A really auspicious directing debut.

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

Nov 11

Ultimately about "Some people simply are who they are." And that's just the end of that.

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Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

Nov 1

3.5/4

“Urchin” also reveals Dickinson’s quiet assurance as a filmmaker, his confidence in his lead actor, and in his belief that these stories matter, that characters like Mike matter.

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Pauline Adamek

FILMINK (Australia)

4d

14/20

… a quietly unsettling portrait that resists neat conclusions …

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

Nov 25

3/5

Harris Dickinson's feature-length directorial debut shows promise in this surrealistic kitchen sink drama.

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Pedro Gallego

Espinof

Nov 19

4/5

'Urchin' is exquisite in its approach, also incorporating welcome touches of humor and some ambitious, if occasionally whimsical, symbolism. [Full review in Spanish]

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jesse v

Oct 21

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.

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AR

Oct 19

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

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BRIAN T

Oct 18

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.

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Ann S

Oct 18

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

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Ghederick Eshmont

Oct 18

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

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Roy J

Oct 16

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!

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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): $204.5K
Runtime: 1h 39m

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