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Liam

2000, Drama, 1h 31m

76 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Though Liam's harrowing story is reminiscent of Angela's Ashes, it showcases strong performances, including one by child actor Anthony Borrows. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A powerful and emotionally charged portrait of an ordinary family caught up in extraordinary circumstances, "Liam" tells the story of a seven-year-old boy growing up in Liverpool during the 1930s. As he prepares to make his First Communion, young Liam tries to make sense of the complex and unsettled world around him, a world that is about to change forever because of cataclysmic economic, political, and social upheaval.

Rating:

R (Nudity|Language)
Genre:

Drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Stephen Frears
Producer:

Colin McKeown, Martin Tempia
Writer:

Jimmy McGovern
Release Date (Theaters):

Sep 21, 2001 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Mar 12, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA):

$1.0M
Runtime:

1h 31m
Distributor:

Lionsgate Films
Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio:

Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Ian Hart
Dad

Claire Hackett

Claire Hackett
Mum

Anthony Borrows

Anthony Borrows
Liam

David Hart

David Hart
Con

Megan Burns

Megan Burns
Teresa

Anne Reid
Mrs. Abernathy

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Critic Reviews for Liam

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Audience Reviews for Liam

Jul 23, 2009

The trials and tribulations of a 7 yr old lad in 1930's Liverpool. Oppressed by poverty and his Catholic faith, Liam tries to cope with a speech impediment and a school system determined to literally beat the devil out of him. A gritty, solid little film that falls somewhere between <i>Angela's Ashes</i> and <i>This Is England</i>.

Randy T Super Reviewer
Jun 04, 2007

A strong story told without mercy but never losing any realism. A very important British gem to watch, and to learn and think with. 61/100

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