‘Scrapper’ Movie Review [Sundance 2023]: Lola Campbell and Harris Dickinson Charm in Low-Key Father-Daughter Story

The Sundance Film Festival is known for bringing quirky indie stories to the silver screen, and the year 2023 is no different. Charlotte Regan’s Scrapper introduces a darling feature film with personality and heart in spades. A simple, yet sincere father-daughter story is further elevated by grounded performances that feel thoroughly genuine.

'Scrapper' movie review 3.5 star rating

‘Scrapper’ follows the sudden appearance of an estranged father

'Scrapper' Harris Dickinson as Jason and Lola Campbell as Georgie pointing at each other, standing on asphalt in front of a metal gate
L-R: Harris Dickinson as Jason and Lola Campbell as Georgie | Chris Harris / Courtesy of Sundance Institute

A resourceful 12-year-old girl named Georgie (Lola Campbell) lives all by herself in a London-outskirts flat after her mother died. She fooled each part of the system, including the social workers, into thinking that she’s living with a nonexistent uncle. Meanwhile, Georgie is working with her friend, Ali (Alin Uzun), to steal bikes to make a living.

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