Dad
Originally released in 2005. Dad is a drama film. directed by Sarah Harding. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jean Heywood, Richard Briers, and Sinéad Cusack
Synopsis
Lucy Gannon (Soldier, Soldier, Bramwell, Trip Trap) has written Dad, the poignant story of Larry James (Richard Briers), a cheery and independent 86-year-old who has been caring single-handedly for his beloved wife Jeannie James (Jean Heywood) who has Alzheimer's disease. When Larry falls and breaks an ankle his life with Jeannie abruptly changes forever. Jeannie is moved into residential care and Larry goes to stay with his son Oliver (Kevin Whately), his daughter-in-law Sandy (Sinead Cusack) and their teenage daughter Millie (Hannah Daniel). But love and consideration wear thin as father and son have to learn to live together all over again.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Comic Relief
- BBC Cymru Wales
- Tightrope Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dad about?
Lucy Gannon (Soldier, Soldier, Bramwell, Trip Trap) has written Dad, the poignant story of Larry James (Richard Briers), a cheery and independent 86-year-old who has been caring single-handedly for...
Who directed Dad?
Dad was directed by Sarah Harding.
How long is Dad?
Dad has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Dad released?
Dad was released on February 24, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dad?
The main cast of Dad includes Jean Heywood, Richard Briers, Sinéad Cusack, Kevin Whately, Ian Saynor.