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Dad

Drama
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2005-02-24
1h 23m
English
Released
Comic Relief

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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.

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About Dad

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. Running 83 minutes.

Dad Cast and Characters

The cast features Jean Heywood (as Jeannie James), Richard Briers (as Larry James), Sinéad Cusack (as Sandy James), Kevin Whately (as Oliver James), and Ian Saynor (as Mr. Hill). Their performances are a major reason Dad has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Dad

There's a reason Dad keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch Dad online for free?

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How long is Dad?

Dad runs for 83 minutes (about 1.4 hour).

Is Dad good? What's the rating?

Dad holds a 9.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Dad?

The main cast includes Jean Heywood, Richard Briers, Sinéad Cusack, and Kevin Whately, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Dad available in English?

Yes — Dad was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Dad released?

Dad was released in 2005.

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Where can I watch Dad for free?

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What is Dad about?

Dad is a Drama English-language film. 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.

When was Dad released?

Dad was released on February 24, 2005. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. The film was produced by Comic Relief.

Who stars in Dad?

Dad stars Jean Heywood, Richard Briers, Sinéad Cusack and Kevin Whately. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Dad available in HD?

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