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Release Year2015
Runtime1h 54m
LanguageEnglish
Certification15
GenresCrime, Drama
Votes23
DirectorMichael Caton-Jones
WritersNick Moorcroft
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsUrban Hymn
About Urban Hymn
Set against the backdrop of the 2011 UK summer riots, Jamie, a young female offender who possesses a remarkable voice, meets a determined social worker who inspires her to use it.
Directed by Michael Caton-Jones, Urban Hymn leans on a strong ensemble — Shirley Henderson, Letitia Wright, Isabella Laughland — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2015.
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