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Urbania

Play trailer Poster for Urbania R,  2000,  1h 47m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Welcome to Urbania, where your life can change in a second. An enigmatic and engaging young man named Charlie has experienced a trauma, but he's doing his best to regain control of his life. When he notices a mysterious stranger at a distance, Charlie comes to believe he's found the key to his recovery. As he travels the city in an effort to encounter the stranger again, he meets old intimates and new acquaintances.
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Emanuel Levy Variety Sep 1, 2006
4/5
One of the boldest entries in 2000 Sundance Fest, Shear's impressive debut is a darkly intriguing drama that probes the nature of love and lasting effects of loss, beautifully played by Dan Futterman (who later became known as the scripter of Capote) Go to Full Review
Jae-Ha Kim Jae-Ha Kim Jul 28, 2023
3/4
"Heard any good stories lately? I've got a good one. And this one really happened." And so begins "Urbania," a superbly crafted film that will leave moviegoers both unsettled and captivated by the time the closing credits roll. Go to Full Review
David Ehrenstein New Times Oct 3, 2017
Shear never shirks from the horrors of gay city life--but he doesn't ignore the tenderness either. Go to Full Review
Mark Halverson Sacramento News & Review Aug 7, 2008
2/5
Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion Jul 24, 2006
B
Film Threat Dec 6, 2005
3/5
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Jon Shear

Director

Dan Futterman

Charlie

Alan Cumming

Brett

Matt Keeslar

Chris

Josh Hamilton

Matt

Lothaire Bluteau

Bill

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Urbania

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Synopsis Welcome to Urbania, where your life can change in a second. An enigmatic and engaging young man named Charlie has experienced a trauma, but he's doing his best to regain control of his life. When he notices a mysterious stranger at a distance, Charlie comes to believe he's found the key to his recovery. As he travels the city in an effort to encounter the stranger again, he meets old intimates and new acquaintances.
Director
Jon Shear
Producer
Stephanie Golden, J. Todd Harris
Screenwriter
Daniel Reitz, Daniel Reitz, Jon Shear
Distributor
Lionsgate Films, here! Films
Production Co
Commotion Pictures, Daly-Harris Productions
Rating
R (Strong Sexual Content|Some Drug Use|Language|Strong Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 24, 2000, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 19, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.0M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Stereo
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