A Boy Called Po 2016
“Don't be afraid, daddy.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Director
- John Asher
- Network
- Commonwealth Film Laboratories
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is A Boy Called Po?
Topic: Film "A Boy Called Po" (2016). Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 23, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Commonwealth Film Laboratories
- Genres
- Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 44 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~95 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Commonwealth Film Laboratories
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Title: A Boy Called Po
Year: 2016
US Release Date: 04/23/2016
Genres: Fantasy and Drama
Runtime: 1h 35m
Plot: A recently widowed, now single father struggles to raise his sixth-grade son with autism. The pressure of his job and coping with the loss of his wife pushes him nearly to the breaking point. In response to bullying, the young boy regresses into a fantasy world escape.
Music: Score composed by Burt Bacharach.
Cast: Christopher Gorham, Julian Feder, Kaitlin Doubleday.
Trailer date: 2017.
Attempt 1 (Mental Draft):
A Boy Called Po is a 2016 fantasy and drama film. The movie stars Christopher Gorham, Julian Feder, and Kaitlin Doubleday
Should you watch it?
“A recently widowed father struggles to raise his sixth-grade son with autism.”
- Explores the emotional challenges of single fatherhood after a tragic loss.
- Features a narrative focused on raising a sixth-grade child with autism.
- Examines the breaking point caused by balancing demanding job pressures and grief.
- The heavy themes of grief, loss, and workplace pressure may feel overwhelmingly intense for viewers seeking light entertainment.
Watch it if you are interested in a dramatic story about a father coping with loss and raising a child with autism.
The film deals with heavy emotional themes of grief and life pressures within a fantasy and drama genre framework lasting 1 hour and 35 minutes.
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Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database or standard digital movie services.
Is it worth watching?
It is worth watching if you appreciate dramatic explorations of single fatherhood, autism, and grief.
What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.
What are the essential episodes or viewing requirements?
A Boy Called Po is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes rather than an episodic series.
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