A Boy Called Dad(2009)
"All I ever wanted was a dad. Instead I got a son..."
A Boy Called Dad Synopsis
When he becomes a father at the tender age of 14, Robbie's life quickly spirals out of control. Feeling angry and neglected by his own dad, he kick-starts a series of events that will catapult him at great speed into adulthood.
A Boy Called Dad (2009) is a drama and romance film directed by Brian Percival, released on June 18, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Kyle Ward, Ian Hart, Charlene McKenna and Sacha Parkinson. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian Percival
- Writers:
- Julie Rutterford
- Production:
- Made Up North Productions
- Status:
- Released
A Boy Called Dad (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for A Boy Called Dad before you stream it.
A Boy Called Dad Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Kyle Ward
Kyle Ward
as Robbie
Ian Hart
as Joe
Charlene McKenna
as Nia
Sacha Parkinson
as Leanne
Louise Delamere
as Lynda
Steve Evets
as Ice Cream Man
Lee Turnbull
as Stevie
Kevin Harvey
as Mr. Skinner
Crissy Rock
as Chip Shop Woman
- Sam Webb
Sam Webb
as Young Robbie
- Sienna Jones
Sienna Jones
as Newborn Baby Elliot
- Millie Wortley
Millie Wortley
as Elliot
Key crew
Directed by Brian Percival, written by Julie Rutterford.
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A Boy Called Dad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 16 ratings.
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A Boy Called Dad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Boy Called Dad online?
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A Boy Called Dad (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Boy Called Dad?
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The main cast of A Boy Called Dad (2009) includes Kyle Ward, Ian Hart, Charlene McKenna, Sacha Parkinson and Louise Delamere. The film was directed by Brian Percival. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Boy Called Dad released?
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A Boy Called Dad was released on June 18, 2009 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is A Boy Called Dad worth watching?
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A Boy Called Dad (2009) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Boy Called Dad?
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Yes. The official A Boy Called Dad trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.