Liam(2001)
Liam Synopsis
A morality tale of xenophobia, religious prejudice, mob violence, poverty, and their effect on two children in Liverpool during the Depression. When a shipyard closes, Liam and Teresa's dad loses his job. Liam, who's about 8, making his first Holy Communion, gets a regular dose of fire and brimstone at church. Teresa, about 13, has a job as a maid to the Jewish family that owns the closed shipyard. The lady of that house is having an affair, and Teresa becomes an accomplice. Liam stutters terribly, especially when troubled. Dad comes under the sway of the Fascists, who blame cheap Irish labor and Jewish owners. A Molotov cocktail brings things to a head.
Liam (2001) is a drama film directed by Stephen Frears, released on January 23, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ian Hart, Claire Hackett, Anthony Borrows and Dave Hart. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Frears
- Writers:
- Roxy Spencer, Jimmy McGovern
- Producers:
- Colin McKeown, Martin Tempia
- Cinematographer:
- Andrew Dunn
- Composer:
- John Murphy
- Production:
- BBC, Liam Films, Road Movies
- Status:
- Released
Liam (2001) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Liam before you stream it.
Liam Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ian Hart
as Dad
Claire Hackett
as Mum
- Anthony Borrows
Anthony Borrows
as Liam
Dave Hart
as Con
Megan Burns
as Teresa
Anne Reid
as Mrs. Abernathy
- Russell Dixon
Russell Dixon
as Father Ryan
Jane Gurnett
as Mrs Samuels
- Gema Loveday
Gema Loveday
as Jane Samuels
Julia Deakin
as Aggie
Andrew Schofield
as Tom
Martin Hancock
as David
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Frears, written by Roxy Spencer and Jimmy McGovern, produced by Colin McKeown and Martin Tempia.
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Liam Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 41 ratings.
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Liam – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Liam online?
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Liam (2001) 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 Liam?
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The main cast of Liam (2001) includes Ian Hart, Claire Hackett, Anthony Borrows, Dave Hart and Megan Burns. The film was directed by Stephen Frears. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Liam released?
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Liam was released on January 23, 2001 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Liam worth watching?
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Liam (2001) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Liam?
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Yes. The official Liam trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.