The Butcher Boy

Name: The Butcher Boy
Released: 1998-02-20
Rating: 6.8

6.8/10 (129)

·1998· 110 min

Director: Neil Jordan

"This little piggy laughed all the way home!"

Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, suicidal mother the pressure on Francie to grow up are immense. When Francie's world turns to madness, he tries to counter it with further insanity, with dire consequences.

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Cast

Eamonn Owens

Francie Brady

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Alan Boyle

Joe Purcell

Fiona Shaw

Mrs. Nugent

Stephen Rea

Da Brady

Ian Hart

Uncle Arlo

Peter Gowen

Leddy

Sean McGinley

Sergeant

Aisling O'Sullivan

Ma Brady

John Kavanagh

Dr. Boyd

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Andrew Fullerton

Phillip Nugent

Rosaleen Linehan

Mrs. Canning

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Anita Reeves

Mrs. Coyle

In brief

The Butcher Boy (1998) is a comedy, drama film. With an average rating of 6.8/10 from 129 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 50min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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How long is The Butcher Boy?

The Butcher Boy runs 110 minutes (1h 50min).

What rating does The Butcher Boy have?

The Butcher Boy has an average rating of 6.8/10 based on 129 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Butcher Boy from?

The Butcher Boy was released in 1998.