The hotly anticipated directorial debut of Harris Dickinson (Triangle of Sadness, Babygirl) follows Mike (Frank Dillane), a resourceful young man navigating the gritty streets of London as he fights to survive against all odds. Struggling with his past but fueled by an unbreakable spirit, he searches for connection and meaning in a harsh world. With moments of humour, tenderness, and raw emotion, URCHIN paints a vivid portrait of resilience, hope, and belonging in the face of adversity.

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• “A bold new voice in British filmmaking” ★★★★ – Empire Magazine

• “A breathtaking work of overwhelming humanity” – The Wrap

• “One of the most accomplished, brilliant debut films in recent memory.” – Common Sense Media

• A knock-out” – Deadline

• “A terrifically impressive debut” ★★★★ – The Guardian

• "A major Cannes stand-out. Frank Dillane is brilliant" - IndieWire

• “Harris Dickinson is Cannes’ hot new director” – The Daily Beast

• “Frank Dillane is revelatory in his most substantial big-screen role to date” – Variety

• "A remarkably assured directorial debut. You are left stunned by how talented Dickinson and Dillane are" - The Daily Beast

• “Dickinson has a light touch and a lively imagination” – Time Magazine

• “A star-making turn for Frank Dillane” ★★★★ – Daily Telegraph

• “Dillane is spectacular here, giving a performance that is spiky and electric, like Gary Oldman in the 80s and 90s” – AwardsWatch

• “A truly empathic, artful film” ★★★★ – Loud & Clear Reviews

• “One of the year’s best debuts” – First Showing

• “Only mildly galling to see how bloody good he is at everything he turns his mind to” – Little White Lies

• “Unexpected levity and moments of arresting beauty in this distinctive debut” – Screen Daily

• “On a path to be among the ranks of the best of British storytellers.” – Collider

Festivals / Awards:

• Cannes Film Festival 2025 – Winner, Best Actor (Un Certain Regard) – Frank Dillane

• Cannes Film Festival 2025 – Winner, FIPRESCI Prize (Un Certain Regard) – Harris Dickinson

• Karlovy Vary International Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection

• Melbourne Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection

• San Sebastian Film Festival 2025 – Nominee, Best Film

• Athens International Film Festival 2025 – Nominee, Best Film

• Biarritz International Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection

• New Zealand International Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection

• Telluride Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection

• Calgary International Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection

• Bangkok International Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection

• Warsaw International Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection

• Sao Paulo International Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection

• Vienna International Film Festival 2025 – Official Selection