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A Boy Called Dad

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Robbie becomes a father at the age of 14 and creates other events that catapult him into adulthood.

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Tim Robey Daily Telegraph (UK) May 6, 2010
2/5
Starts confidently, before panicking itself into potty melodrama. Go to Full Review
Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard May 6, 2010
3/5
A sympathetic study of confusion, heartache and despair. Go to Full Review
Peter Bradshaw Guardian Apr 30, 2010
2/5
A well-intentioned look at masculinity and fatherhood. Go to Full Review
Allan Hunter Daily Express (UK) May 3, 2010
3/5
Julie Rutterford's well-observed script has a lively wit, the rainswept seaside sets are atmospheric and the cast are beyond reproach but once they part company from credibility the film's spell is broken. Go to Full Review
Alistair Harkness Scotsman May 3, 2010
2/5
Sabotages any dramatic credibility with clunky scripting and increasingly preposterous plot twists. Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Brian Percival

Director

Ian Hart

Joe

Louise Delamere

Lynda

Steve Evets

Mr. Whippy

Crissy Rock

Chip Shop Woman

Daniel Solazzo

Older Robbie

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A Boy Called Dad

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Movie Info

Synopsis Robbie becomes a father at the age of 14 and creates other events that catapult him into adulthood.
Director
Brian Percival
Producer
Michael Knowles, Stacey Murray
Screenwriter
Julie Rutterford
Production Co
Made Up North Productions
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 2, 2020
Runtime
1h 20m
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