A Boy Called Dad (2009)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Brian Percival

Writer:

Julie Rutterford

Stars:

Kyle Ward, Ian Hart, Louise Delamere

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kyle Ward	...	Robbie
Ian Hart	...	Joe
Charlene McKenna	...	Nia
Sacha Parkinson	...	Leanne
Louise Delamere	...	Lynda
Steve Evets	...	Mr. Whippy
Lee Turnbull	...	Stevie
Kevin Harvey	...	Mr. Skinner
Crissy Rock	...	Chip Shop Woman
Sam Webb	...	Young Robbie (as Samuel Webb)
Sienna Jones	...	Newborn Baby Elliot
Mille Wortley	...	Elliot
Faith Wortley	...	Elliot
Joel Robinson	...	Elliot
Alan Stocks	...	Bill the Bookie

Storyline

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.

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Taglines:

"All I ever wanted was a dad. Instead I got a son..."

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 June 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Baba Denen Çocuk

Filming Locations:

Wirral, Merseyside, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

£1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Made Up North Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

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.

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Quotes

Robbie: [Gagging while changing a diaper] Fucking hell. What she feed ya?

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Soundtracks

Smokers Outside the Hospital Door
Written by Smith, Urbanowicz, Leetch, and Lay
Performed by Editors

User Reviews

Beautiful, heartwarming and moving.

Have just come back from the Edinburgh Film Festival and having seen lots of films there, including the more popular, bigger budget films, this one really stands out as something special. Whilst watching the film I cried with laughter and cried with heartfelt emotion for the characters and their excellent portrayal of their situation. Brilliant acting and gorgeous scenery and camera work. I defy anyone to see this film and not enjoy it! Ian hart, as always, gives a very special, genuine performance but the most surprising performance is the effort put forward from the young lad who plays the teenage dad who goes on the run with his son. It's so heartening to see a depiction of teenage dads which isn't so incredibly negative. I didn't know what to expect but I can know say that I'm so glad to have seen this film.