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Liam (2001)
Director: Stephen Frears
Cast: Ian Hart, Claire Hackett, Anthony Borrows, Dave Hart
6.9
70%Runtime90 min
Rating18A
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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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Liam (2001), directed by Stephen Frears, is a critically acclaimed drama that explores xenophobia, religious prejudice, and their effects on two children in Liverpool during the Great Depression. The film has a respectable 6.9/10 rating on IMDb and a 70% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating generally positive audience reception.
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Directed by the acclaimed Stephen Frears, 'Liam' (2001) is a powerful morality tale that blends drama, social commentary, and empathetic character studies. The film's gritty, realistic exploration of xenophobia, religious prejudice, and the impact of poverty is elevated by standout performances, particularly from Ian Hart as the titular Liam, a young boy struggling with a stutter during the Great Depression.