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Liam

6.3(41)20011h 30m2

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.

  • TMDB

    6.3/10

    41 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
English
  • new year's eve
  • fascism
  • loss of job
  • depression era
  • stuttering
  • catholicism
  • confession booth
  • molotov cocktail

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)Los Angeles, California21 Sept 2001
    • Theatrical5 Oct 2001
  • United KingdomGB

    • Theatrical23 Jan 2001
  • AustraliaAU

    • Theatrical12 Jul 2001
  • CanadaCA

    • Premiere18AToronto International Film Festival8 Sept 2000
    • Theatrical18A26 Oct 2001
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical25 Apr 2001
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical6 Dec 2001
  • ItalyIT

    • PremiereVenice Film Festival4 Sept 2000
    • Theatrical16 Mar 2001

Frequently asked questions

When was Liam released?
Liam was released on 23 January 2001.
Where can I watch Liam online?
Liam is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for Liam?
No verified Hindi trailer for Liam is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of Liam?
Liam holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 41 votes.
Who directed Liam?
Liam (2001) was directed by Stephen Frears.
How long is Liam?
Liam runs for 1h 30m.

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