A Boy Called Dad (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2009, A Boy Called Dad is a drama and romance film directed by Brian Percival, running about 80 minutes. “"All I ever wanted was a dad. Instead I got a son..."” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When he becomes a father at the tender age of 14, Robbie's life quickly spirals out of control. Feeling angry and neglected by his own dad, he kick-starts a series of events that will catapult him at great speed into adulthood.
Who’s in it. A Boy Called Dad stars Ian Hart as Joe, Sacha Parkinson as Leanne, Kyle Ward as Robbie and Louise Delamere as Lynda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, A Boy Called Dad 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 A Boy Called Dad page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Boy Called Dad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Boy Called Dad (2009)?
- In US, A Boy Called Dad 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 A Boy Called Dad worth watching?
- A Boy Called Dad holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Boy Called Dad?
- A Boy Called Dad stars Ian Hart, Sacha Parkinson, Kyle Ward, Louise Delamere and Steve Evets.
- When was A Boy Called Dad released?
- A Boy Called Dad was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.