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Urchin

Urchin

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Urchin

"You're going to be just fine."

2025

1h 39m

6.8(62 votes)

Drama

Overview

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.

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Devisio

BBC Film

Tricky Knot

Somesuch

BFI

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Frank Dillane

Frank Dillane

Mike

Megan Northam

Megan Northam

Andrea

Karyna Khymchuk

Karyna Khymchuk

Ramona

Shonagh Marie

Shonagh Marie

Chanelle

Amr Waked

Amr Waked

Franco

Claudia Jones

Religious Leader

Shahzad Ali

Waiter

Michael Quartey

Dawson

Natasha Sparkes

Natasha Sparkes

Lisa

John Norman

Steve

Creative team

Directed by: Harris Dickinson
Written by: Harris Dickinson
Produced by: Archie Pearch
Scott O'Donnell

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