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A Boy Called Dad

6.020091h 20mMovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorBrian Percival
WriterJulie Rutterford

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Cast · Directed by Brian Percival

IHIan Hart
Ian Hart
Joe
SPSacha Parkinson
Sacha Parkinson
Leanne
KW
Kyle Ward
Robbie
LDLouise Delamere
Louise Delamere
Lynda
SESteve Evets
Steve Evets
Ice Cream Man
CRCrissy Rock
Crissy Rock
Chip Shop Woman
DS
Daniel Solazzo
Older Robbie
SB
Sarah Beardsall
Bus Passenger
ASAlan Stocks
Alan Stocks
Bill the Bookie
SW
Sam Webb
Young Robbie

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A Boy Called Dad — streaming FAQ

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A Boy Called Dad is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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A Boy Called Dad is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.