

Young Adam
2003-09-26 · 93 min · ★ 5.9
A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits.
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Production details
- Directors
- David Mackenzie
- Production companies
- Recorded Picture Company, StudioCanal UK, HanWay Films, UK Film Council, Scottish Screen, Sveno Media, Sigma Films, Young Adam Productions
- Countries
- United Kingdom, France
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 6,400,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,500,000
Top Cast
Ewan McGregorJoe Taylor
Tilda SwintonElla Gault
Peter MullanLes Gault
Emily MortimerCathie Dimly
Jack McElhoneJim Gault
Thérèse BradleyGwen
Ewan StewartDaniel Gordon
Stuart McQuarrieBill
Pauline TurnerConnie
Rory McCannSam
Ian HanmoreFreight Supervisor
Andrew NeilBarman
Arnold BrownBowler Hat Man
Meg FraserStall Woman
Stuart BowmanBlack Street Pub ManTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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