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The Butcher Boy

1998•1h 50m•6.8/10
  • Comedy
  • Drama

“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.

Top Cast

  • Eamonn Owens

    Eamonn Owens

    Francie Brady

  • Alan Boyle

    Alan Boyle

    Joe Purcell

  • Fiona Shaw

    Fiona Shaw

    Mrs. Nugent

  • Stephen Rea

    Stephen Rea

    Da Brady

  • Ian Hart

    Ian Hart

    Uncle Arlo

  • Peter Gowen

    Peter Gowen

    Leddy

  • Sean McGinley

    Sean McGinley

    Sergeant

  • Aisling O'Sullivan

    Aisling O'Sullivan

    Ma Brady

Details

Director
Neil Jordan
Budget
—
Revenue
$5,000,000
Country
Ireland, United States of America
Language
Irish, English
Status
Released

Where to Watch

Streaming availability in the US.

Not currently listed for US streaming.

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