Plot — What is Like Father about?
The last pits have closed, the redundancy money has been spent and a family is in crisis. 70 year old pigeon man Arthur Elliott is losing his allotment to the local authority’s coastal redevelopment scheme. Working as a trumpeter, teacher, club singer and club act agent, his son, 40 year old ex-miner Joe can just about scrape a living, but his marriage is breaking up. 10 year old Michael is left to grapple with his own realities as coalfield culture begins to disintegrate. Three generations struggle to come to terms with the past and find the ties that still bind them; three worlds unfold against the rich and extraordinary backdrop of East Durham.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 94 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 1 votes) |
Like Father — FAQ
Is Like Father worth watching? Like Father holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. The last pits have closed, the redundancy money has been spent and a family is in crisis. 70 year old pigeon man Arthur Elliott is losing his allotment to the local authority’s coastal redevelopment scheme. Working as a
Who directed Like Father? Directed by Sirkka-Liisa Konttinen.
Who is in the cast of Like Father? It stars Ned Kelly, Jonathon Dent, Joe Armstrong, John Reid.
Where can I stream Like Father? Streaming availability for Like Father is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Like Father release? It released in 2001.
