When was Liam released?

Liam was released on 2001-01-23.

Liam was directed by Stephen Frears.

Liam belongs to these genres: Drama.

The main cast includes Ian Hart, Dave Hart, Sean McKee.

Is there a trailer for Liam?

Yes, the official trailer is available on this page.

Liam

Key facts

Release date: 2001-01-23
Runtime: 90 min
Genres: Drama
Director: Stephen Frears
Rating: 6.3

In short

Liam is a 2001 Drama film directed by Stephen Frears. It runs 90 minutes and is rated 6.3/10 on TMDB. It was released on 2001-01-23.

Updated 2026-10-31

Overview

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.

Frequently asked questions

When was Liam released?: Liam was released on 2001-01-23.
Who directed Liam?: Liam was directed by Stephen Frears.
How long is Liam?: Liam runs 90 minutes.
What genre is Liam?: Liam belongs to these genres: Drama.
Who stars in Liam?: The main cast includes Ian Hart, Dave Hart, Sean McKee.
Is there a trailer for Liam?: Yes, the official trailer is available on this page.