A Boy Called Dad
Seen it?2009 | 80 min | Drama, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 20 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Percival
- Kyle WardRobbie
- Ian HartJoe
- Charlene McKennaNia
- Sacha ParkinsonLeanne
- Louise DelamereLynda
- Steve EvetsIce Cream Man
- Lee TurnbullStevie
- Kevin HarveyMr. Skinner
- Crissy RockChip Shop Woman
- Sam WebbYoung Robbie