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Liam is a young, restless teen struggling to realize his dream in the gritty and dismal streets of Glasgow, where unemployment is rampant and little hope is available to the city's youth. He is waiting for the release of his mother, Jean, from prison where she is completing a prison term for a crime that her boyfriend actually committed. Her boyfriend, Stan, is a crude and obnoxious drug pusher... See Full Description
| Running Time: |
1 hr. 46 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 16th, 2003 (LA/NY) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R for strong language, drug use and violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Lionsgate
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$304,676 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"Life isn't sweet in this raw, honest coming-of-age drama." more...
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B- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"The movie's performances have a simplicity and accuracy that is always convincing." more...
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A- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...brilliantly told..." more...
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A |
E! Online,
"...Sixteen's aura of desperation is universally understood." more...
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B |
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