Urchin

Urchin

You're going to be just fine.

Directed by Harris Dickinson

Produced by Devisio, BBC Film

202599 min6.8 / 10

A gritty yet compassionate portrait of homelessness and addiction in London, grounded in intimate character study while maintaining an undercurrent of surreal disorientation.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Urchin sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Urchin violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Urchin scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does Urchin end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 58% of films.

  • Is Urchin easy watching? 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.

70/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity75

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise77

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Urchin

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Urchin

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Urchin, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Urchin, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Urchin, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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