The Butcher Boy (1998)
This little piggy laughed all the way home!
131 votes on TMDBReleased February 20, 1998Runtime 1h 50mDirector Neil Jordan
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 of The Butcher Boy
Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
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
Rosaleen Linehan
Mrs. Canning
Sinéad O'Connor
Our Lady/Colleen
Brendan Gleeson
Father Bubbles
Milo O'Shea
Father SullivanAbout The Butcher Boy
Where can I watch The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
Who stars in The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy stars Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart.
Who directed The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy was directed by Neil Jordan.
How long is The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy has a runtime of 1h 50m.
What is The Butcher Boy about?
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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