Liam (2001): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
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.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lions Gate Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
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
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- 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
Liam Cast
Ian Hart leads the cast, with Anthony Borrows. Directed by Stephen Frears.
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Director Stephen Frears
More from Stephen Frears
More films directed by Stephen Frears, best-rated first: The Queen, Victoria and Abdul, The Snapper and Philomena.
Liam Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Liam 70% on Rotten Tomatoes and 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.9/10.
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IMDb 6.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 70% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
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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.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- US & Canada
- $1M
- International
- $929.7K
Liam Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Liam.
Liam Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “童言有忌” and “Mały Liam”.
- Also known as
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- 童言有忌
- Mały Liam
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Belfast, Lúbtha and Lamb.
Liam FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, 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.
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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