FEATURE FILM

Dad

9.5/10
TMDB2 votes
Original: 83 min

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

Dad (2005) is a film in the drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Jean Heywood, Richard Briers, Sinéad Cusack, Kevin Whately.

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Original language
Runtime
83 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United Kingdom
Production companies
Comic Relief, BBC Cymru Wales, Tightrope Pictures
Directors
Writers
Lucy Gannon

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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 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.

Who stars in Dad?

Jean Heywood, Richard Briers, Sinéad Cusack, Kevin Whately, Ian Saynor, Hannah Daniel. See the cast cards above for character names.

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