Plot — What is Liam about?
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.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Audience Score | 63% (6.3/10, 41 votes) |
Liam — FAQ
Is Liam worth watching? Liam holds a 6.3/10 rating from 41 viewers. 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 abo
Who directed Liam? Directed by Stephen Frears.
Who is in the cast of Liam? It stars Ian Hart, Claire Hackett, Anthony Borrows, Dave Hart, Megan Burns, Anne Reid and more.
Where can I stream Liam? You can stream Liam on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability may vary by region.
When did Liam release? It released in 2001.
