Urchin

Urchin

You're going to be just fine.

2025•1h 39m•6.6/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.6/10(53)

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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Production

Devisio, BBC Film, Tricky Knot, Somesuch, BFI, Dream Space Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

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

Harris Dickinson

Harris Dickinson

Nathan

Okezie Morro

Okezie Morro

Simon

Holly De Jong

Holly De Jong

The Woman

Asif Khan

Pawn Shop Owner

Joseph Ayre

Police Officer

Rachel Sanders

Interviewing Police Officer

Buckso Dhillon-Woolley

Buckso Dhillon-Woolley

Nadia

Eleanor Nawal

Eleanor Nawal

Freya

Moe Hashim

Moe Hashim

Diego

Angela Bain

Angela Bain

Charity Shop Worker

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