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A Boy Called Dad (2009) --  'All I ever wanted was a dad. Instead I got a son'

A Boy Called Dad tells the story of a 14 year old boy who becomes a Dad.

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7.7/10   29 votes
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Julie Rutterford (written by)
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"All I ever wanted was a dad. Instead I got a son..."
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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... more | add synopsis
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Cast

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Ian Hart ... Joe
Louise Delamere ... Lynda
Steve Evets ... Ice Cream Man
Crissy Rock ... Chip Shop Woman
Daniel Solazzo ... Older Robbie
Kyle Ward ... Robbie
Sarah Beard ... Bus passenger
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UK:80 min | Italy:80 min
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When Robbie (Kyle Ward) stole the car, crew members stood nearby and squirted the car tyres with WD-40 to make the tyres squeal as it was being driven away by the stunt guy. more

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Worth seeing- great Performances, 1 July 2009
9/10
Author: georgefrancis11 from United Kingdom

Saw this film as part of the Best of the Fest in Edinburgh Film Festival. Whilst it has its flaws (particularly re the lack of representation of any real women characters) this is more than made up for by main story (which focuses on the Dads) which is moving and captivating and the performance of newcomer Kyle Ward (Robbie) alongside Ian Hart as his Dad. The film centres upon fatherhood and whether the chain of bad dads can be broken by Robbie. His interaction with his young baby son, inspired by his own treatment by his dad is especially moving, as is the reaction of the Welsh girl (Nia) he meets on the run with her own father. Definitely worth seeing especially if you have kids or intend to have them and fancy a cry!

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