Urchin (2025)Harris DickinsonDrama
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Urchin

2.5/5

A Well-Intentioned Debut That Lacks Depth

A promising first feature with heart and atmosphere, but Urchin can’t escape its formulaic structure or surface-level insights.

Jump to review Review by Saulo Ferreira • May 19, 2025 • 1 min read
Directed byHarris Dickinson
Release dateNov 25, 2025
Runtime1h 39m
GenreDrama
Where to watchBuy or rent

A Well-Intentioned Debut That Lacks Depth

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2.5/5
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Where to watch
Rent or buy at Apple TV Store
Where to watch
Not available for streaming
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Film details
Original title
Urchin
Director
Harris Dickinson
Genre
Drama
Cast
Frank Dillane, Megan Northam, Karyna Khymchuk, Shonagh Marie, Amr Waked, Claudia Jones, Shahzad Ali, Michael Quartey
Rated
NR
IMDb TMDB
Screenwriter
Harris Dickinson
Composer
Alan Myson
Cinematography
Josée Deshaies
Editor
Rafael Torres Calderón
Country
Language
English

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