Liam (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2001, Liam is a drama film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Liam stars Ian Hart as Dad, Claire Hackett as Mum, Anthony Borrows as Liam and David Hart as Con, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Liam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Liam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Liam tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Liam (2001)?
- In US, Liam is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Liam worth watching?
- Liam holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Liam?
- Liam stars Ian Hart, Claire Hackett, Anthony Borrows, David Hart and Megan Burns.
- When was Liam released?
- Liam was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.