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After Thomas Reviews

2006

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A true story about a couple's struggles to meet the challenges of their son's autism. Read more

Starring	Andrew Bryne, Duncan Preston, Ben Miles, Clive Mantle
Director	Simon Shore
Genres	Drama

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- A heart-warming, tear-jerking tale
- 41276
- - The Guardian
  - 08 Oct 2007 at 15:26
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- - 16
  - 1
  Essential Viewing
  
  As the parent of an autistic child this film seemed very close to the experiences I feel as a parent. Having tried unsuccessfully to explain to friends and ... read more »
  
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- 488716
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  - London
  - 28 Oct 2007 at 07:20
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- - 1
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  Very thought provoking
  
  A very moving and well produced and acted adaption of this true story.
  
  The only negative comment I have is that, having first read the book 'A ... read more »
  
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  - Christchurch
  - 27 Nov 2010 at 15:07
- - 1
  - 2
  after thomas
  
  I didnt like this film,i found it very depressing..i felt so sorry for the parents,i couldnt cope,so my heart goes out t anyone with an autistic child and all ... read more »
  
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- - pinty
  - 194 reviews
  - South Shields
  - 30 Apr 2010 at 12:59
- - 0
  - 0
  After Thomas
  
  Wow! What a superb film. Very moving and a tear jerker. A film with a real meaning.
  
  Acting was great. I could easily watch this again.
  
  My ... read more »
  
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- - LeedsK8
  - 2 reviews
  - West Midlands, England
  - 24 Mar 2010 at 11:40
- - 0
  - 0
  Customer Review
  
  Being based on the book 'A Friend Like Henry by Nuala Gardner', I do advise reading this before watching the film, as the film only shows part of what ... read more »
  
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- 584618
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 0
  - 0
  Typical BBC drama
  
  A bit slow and grindinly directed but great performance from the boy and the mother. A good feel good tale, but not one that stands out as something other than ... read more »
  
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- 586292
- - a customer
  - Huddersfield
  - 22 Jun 2008 at 09:00
- - 6
  - 0
  absolutely brilliant
  
  Like some other reviewers here, I also am a parent of a child with Asperger's or officially ASD. this film also brought a tear to my eye as I often felt as... read more »
  
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- - Mortisha69
  - 3 reviews
  - London
  - 19 Apr 2008 at 13:51
- - 4
  - 0
  Very true to Life
  
  As the parent of an autistic child I found this film very true to life. The acting was excellent and some parts brought a lump to the throat. This is by far the... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Torquay
  - 18 Nov 2007 at 11:14
- - 16
  - 1
  Essential Viewing
  
  As the parent of an autistic child this film seemed very close to the experiences I feel as a parent. Having tried unsuccessfully to explain to friends and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 488716
- - a customer
  - London
  - 28 Oct 2007 at 07:20
- - 7
  - 0
  Thoughtful and informative
  
  I rented this after watching it on its first airing on TV, the story of a normal family coming to terms with the diagnosis of their autistic son and the ... read more »
  
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  - luton England
  - 04 Jul 2007 at 15:25
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- - 16
  - 1
  Essential Viewing
  
  As the parent of an autistic child this film seemed very close to the experiences I feel as a parent. Having tried unsuccessfully to explain to friends and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 488716
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - London
  - 28 Oct 2007 at 07:20
- - 7
  - 0
  Thoughtful and informative
  
  I rented this after watching it on its first airing on TV, the story of a normal family coming to terms with the diagnosis of their autistic son and the ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 455601
- - a customer
  - luton England
  - 04 Jul 2007 at 15:25
- - 6
  - 0
  absolutely brilliant
  
  Like some other reviewers here, I also am a parent of a child with Asperger's or officially ASD. this film also brought a tear to my eye as I often felt as... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 555617
- - Mortisha69
  - 3 reviews
  - London
  - 19 Apr 2008 at 13:51
- - 4
  - 0
  Very true to Life
  
  As the parent of an autistic child I found this film very true to life. The acting was excellent and some parts brought a lump to the throat. This is by far the... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 495986
- - a customer
  - Torquay
  - 18 Nov 2007 at 11:14
- - 1
  - 0
  Very thought provoking
  
  A very moving and well produced and acted adaption of this true story.
  
  The only negative comment I have is that, having first read the book 'A ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 942850
- - a customer
  - Christchurch
  - 27 Nov 2010 at 15:07
- - 0
  - 0
  Customer Review
  
  Being based on the book 'A Friend Like Henry by Nuala Gardner', I do advise reading this before watching the film, as the film only shows part of what ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 584618
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 0
  - 0
  Typical BBC drama
  
  A bit slow and grindinly directed but great performance from the boy and the mother. A good feel good tale, but not one that stands out as something other than ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 586292
- - a customer
  - Huddersfield
  - 22 Jun 2008 at 09:00
- - 0
  - 0
  After Thomas
  
  Wow! What a superb film. Very moving and a tear jerker. A film with a real meaning.
  
  Acting was great. I could easily watch this again.
  
  My ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 876156
- - LeedsK8
  - 2 reviews
  - West Midlands, England
  - 24 Mar 2010 at 11:40
- - 1
  - 2
  after thomas
  
  I didnt like this film,i found it very depressing..i felt so sorry for the parents,i couldnt cope,so my heart goes out t anyone with an autistic child and all ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 887923
- - pinty
  - 194 reviews
  - South Shields
  - 30 Apr 2010 at 12:59

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Critics' reviews
- A heart-warming, tear-jerking tale
- 41276
- - The Guardian
  - 08 Oct 2007 at 15:26
- The best thing I've seen in ages
- 41277
- - The Times
  - 08 Oct 2007 at 15:26
- It's gripping viewing
- 41275
- - Sunday Express
  - 08 Oct 2007 at 15:26

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