Urban Hymn

Urban Hymn

The only way out is to find your voice

Directed by Michael Caton-Jones

Produced by Kreo Films, Eclipse Films

2015114 min7.0 / 10

A redemptive coming-of-age drama about a troubled young offender finding hope and identity through music and mentorship amid social upheaval.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Urban Hymn sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Does Urban Hymn end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Urban Hymn easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Urban Hymn scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Urban Hymn violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity58

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Urban Hymn

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Urban Hymn

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Urban Hymn, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Urban Hymn, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Urban Hymn, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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