Summary
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.
Good for
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
- Solo watch
Skip it if
- You need an uplifting mood
Where to watch
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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.
Cast
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Frank DillaneMike
Megan NorthamAndrea
Karyna KhymchukRamona
Shonagh MarieChanelle
Amr WakedFranco
Natasha SparkesLisa
Harris DickinsonNathan
Okezie MorroSimon
Holly De JongThe Woman
Buckso Dhillon-WoolleyNadia
Eleanor NawalFreya
Moe HashimDiego
Angela BainCharity Shop Worker
Ruth WilsonMeditation Tape (voice)
Amerjit DeuHotel Customer
Michael ColganScott
Kim DurhamHotel Guest
Rupert ProcterJerry
Murat ErkekShop Owner
Crew
- Directed by
- Harris Dickinson
- Written by
- Harris Dickinson
- Produced by
- Archie Pearch, Scott O'Donnell
- Music by
- Archie Pearch, Scott O'Conell
Everyone
Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).
Facts
October 3, 2025 · 1 h 39 min · NR
- Released
- October 3, 2025
- Runtime
- 1 h 39 min
- Age rating
- NR
- Content
- Drug Use, Violence, Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Also spoken
- Ukrainian
- Made in
- United Kingdom, United States
- Available in
- 33 countries
Q&A
4 questions, like "Where can I stream Urchin?"
Questions about Urchin
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Urchin worth watching?
Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (66).
Will I feel good after watching Urchin?
Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.
Is Urchin plot-driven or character-driven?
Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.


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