I'll Be There

PG-13

2003

1h 44m

Comedy

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50%

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6 Reviews

57%

Audience Score

1,000+ Ratings

In a drunken stupor, former 1980s pop star Paul Kerr (Craig Ferguson) crashes his motorcycle and wakes up in a psychiatric ward. There, he meets his onetime lover Rebecca (Jemma Redgrave) -- who tells him that he is the father of her teenage daughter, Olivia (Charlotte Church). While kicking his alcohol habit, Paul bonds with Olivia and discovers her beautiful singing voice. But trouble rises when Rebecca's resentment toward the music industry keeps Olivia from chasing her dreams.

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Roger Moore

Tribune News Service

Hasn't a bloody laugh in it.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jan 29, 2021

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 2/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Ray Bennett

Hollywood Reporter

In a story close to her real life, Charlotte Church has no great stretches to make and she handles lines and movement with the aplomb of the outstanding concert performer that she is.

Jun 24, 2003

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Matthew Turner

ViewLondon

Rated: 3/5

Jun 21, 2003

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Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone

TheMovieChicks.com

This movie is a light romp and a little different from your typical romantic comedy, because most of the relationship building is between the father and daughter.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 20, 2003

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Susan R

A fun humorous family film with themes of love, redemption, and coming of age.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/11/23

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Audience Member

Enjoyable, if predictable, film. Love Craig Ferguson, so it's worth the watch just for him.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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michael t

This is a fun and engaging story. It's not primarily a comedy, rather a family drama with a light tone. Craig Ferguson did a good job with the script and as the lead character. Charlotte Church, as the daughter, has a beautiful voice and plays the character just right. I was pleasantly surprised with this one.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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michael m

A sweet and charming story that almost becomes great, I'll Be There is mainly held back by the fact that Craig Fergusson is not a very good director. He's an extremely charming leading man, and a decent enough writer clearly pulling from real life experiences with addiction and music, but as a director his style is fairly pedestrian and this makes what could be a great film into a "pretty good" film. Still, it is a pretty good film, and that's because the story is still good and the characters are good and they're all performed well. I've always known Ferguson as the late night clown so to see him give a more sensitive performance and give it well is surprising, but he pulls it off. The story of second chances and unknown families has been done before, but there's enough unique elements to make it work. It's charming and likable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

About forgiveness and second chances.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Audience Member

Great film. Jemma Redgrave is fantastic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Synopsis

In a drunken stupor, former 1980s pop star Paul Kerr (Craig Ferguson) crashes his motorcycle and wakes up in a psychiatric ward. There, he meets his onetime lover Rebecca (Jemma Redgrave) -- who tells him that he is the father of her teenage daughter, Olivia (Charlotte Church). While kicking his alcohol habit, Paul bonds with Olivia and discovers her beautiful singing voice. But trouble rises when Rebecca's resentment toward the music industry keeps Olivia from chasing her dreams.

Director: Craig Ferguson
Producer: James G. Robinson
Screenwriter: Craig Ferguson, Philip McGrade
Production Co: Morgan Creek Productions, Immortal Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Sexual Humor|Brief Language|Some Nudity|Drug References)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 12, 2019
Runtime: 1h 44m
Sound Mix: Surround

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