Urchin
- May 13, 2025, Cannes, France
Buzz is growing for Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut Urchin, which will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this May.
The gripping drama was chosen to participate in the festival’s Un Certain Regard section, providing the film with a superb launchpad ahead of its theatrical release.
As the hype is building, you might want to be the first in line to buy tickets for the movie. If so, here is everything you need to know about Urchin, including its release date, plot, cast, director, screenwriter, and more.
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What’s the Release Date for Urchin?
It was recently confirmed that Urchin‘s world premiere will take place at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, which will run from May 13 to 24, 2025, in Cannes, France.
The movie will compete in its prestigious Un Certain Regard section, which highlights unique directorial styles and storytelling.
The movie is likely to be released internationally in late 2025.
What’s the Film’s Plot?
Urchin tells the story of Mike, a homeless man from London who is trapped in a vicious cycle of self-destruction despite attempting to turn his life around. It follows Mike as he finds it difficult to integrate himself into everyday society.
The film is expected to be “raw and absurd” and is a “story about the strange patterns that keep pulling us back.”
Who Stars in the Movie?
Frank Dillane (Fear the Walking Dead) steps into the lead role of Mike. He is joined on the silver screen by Megan Northam (Rabia), Amr Waked (Salmon Fishing in the Yemen), Shonagh Marie (Double Blind), and Karyna Khymchuk (Ferry: The Series).
Who Wrote and Directed Urchin?
Urchin serves as Harris Dickinson’s directorial debut. In addition to directing the film, he wrote the screenplay.
Harris Dickinson is best known as an actor, as he’s appeared in many successful films, such as Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019), Triangle of Sadness (2022), Where the Crawdads Sing (2022), and, most recently, Babygirl (2024).
The two-time BAFTA-nominated actor recently said Urchin is about mental health and highlights the “people who fall between the cracks… the ways in which the system fails people in certain ways.”
When and Where Was Urchin Filmed?
Production reportedly started on Urchin in June 2024 in London, England. During an appearance on Empire Magazine‘s podcast, Harris Dickinson confirmed the movie was in post-production.
Who Produced the Movie?
In addition to serving as the film’s screenwriter and director, Harris Dickinson produced the movie with his production company, Devisio Pictures.
The 28-year-old London-born filmmaker launched the production company with producer Archie Pearch.
Pearch recently said, “Urchin marks an exciting debut for Devisio and a bold step for Harris as a writer and director.”
Also, Scott O’Donnell was a producer of the movie, and the flick received production support from the British Film Institute’s Filmmaking Fund in 2024.
O’Donnell beamed about the upcoming movie as he told Variety, “Urchin has been a wonderful journey. Harris has shown himself to be an exceptional writer and director and the film shines a light on characters so often overlooked in film. The combination of Harris’ very singular vision and Frank Dillane’s exceptional portrayal of Mike has delivered a bold and important film.”
Can I Watch an Official Trailer?
Sadly, an official trailer for Urchin hasn’t been released. It is likely to drop closer to the film’s theatrical release later this year. Keep your eyes peeled for it!
