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Liam (2001): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Liam (2001) movie poster

Liam is a 2001 drama directed by Stephen Frears, starring Ian Hart and Anthony Borrows. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video.

IMDb rating
6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes
70%
worldwide gross
$1.9M
Metascore
74
Liam (2001) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Stephen Frears
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Liam About?

The premise of Liam without spoilers.

Set against the backdrop of 1981 Liverpool, a city facing economic hardship and social unrest, this coming-of-age story follows seven-year-old Liam. As he prepares for his First Communion, the young boy confronts the escalating turmoil surrounding him and the complexities of a world on the edge of upheaval. The film explores themes of faith, family, and the challenges of growing up amidst significant political and social change.

Liam Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • 1930s
  • burning oneself
  • whipping oneself
  • fireworks
  • police officer
  • setting someone on fire
  • interwar period
  • merseyside
  • united kingdom
  • character name as title
  • pawning false teeth
  • female full frontal nudity
+38 more
  • pawnshop fire
  • nude picture
  • hunger
  • hungry child
  • nudity
  • closed factory
  • lost job
  • working class family
  • school religious instruction
  • church confession
  • hand me down clothes
  • rent arrears
  • corporal punishment
  • socialist movement
  • jewish elite
  • black shirt
  • burn victim
  • catholic priest
  • scene during opening credits
  • reference to pubic hair
  • family relationships
  • shipyard
  • poverty
  • molotov cocktail
  • maid
  • labor
  • fascist
  • xenophobia
  • one word title
  • vomiting
  • forename as title
  • belief in hell
  • terrorism
  • racism
  • church service
  • cinema
  • holy communion
  • art book
Where to watch

Where to Watch Liam

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

Streaming availability in the US, powered by JustWatch logo

Cast & crew

Liam Cast

Ian Hart leads the cast, with Anthony Borrows. Directed by Stephen Frears.

Ratings

Liam Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Liam 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.

Box office

Liam Box Office

Liam grossed $1.9 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $929,668 (48%) from the rest of the world.

2001 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.9M

US & Canada
$1M
International
$929.7K
US & Canada 52% Rest of the world 48%
Videos

Liam Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Liam.

Liam 2000 Trailer
Details

Liam Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “童言有忌” and “Mały Liam”.

Also known as
  • 童言有忌
  • Mały Liam

Seen Liam?

FAQ

Liam FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Liam, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Liam?

Liam runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Liam released?

Liam was released on September 21, 2001.

Who directed Liam?

Liam was directed by Stephen Frears.

More films by Stephen Frears

Who is in the cast of Liam?

Liam stars Ian Hart and Anthony Borrows.

Where can I watch Liam?

In the US, Liam is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Fawesome (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Liam make at the box office?

Liam grossed $1.9 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $929,668 international).

How is Liam rated?

Liam has 6.9/10 on IMDb, 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic.

Does Liam have a post-credit scene?

No. Liam has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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