The Butcher Boy

Name: The Butcher Boy
Director: Neil Jordan
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1998
Duration: 1 h 50 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart

This little piggy laughed all the way home!

19981h 50m6.8(129 votes)

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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, wit…

The Butcher Boy (1998) is a comedy and drama film directed by Neil Jordan. It stars Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, and Fiona Shaw. The film runs for 1 hour 50 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 129 votes.

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Director

Neil Jordan

Cast

Eamonn Owens

Francie Brady

Alan Boyle

Joe Purcell

Fiona Shaw

Mrs. Nugent

Stephen Rea

Da Brady

Ian Hart

Uncle Arlo

Peter Gowen

Leddy

Sean McGinley

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Who stars in The Butcher Boy?

The Butcher Boy stars Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, and Stephen Rea, and was directed by Neil Jordan.

How long is The Butcher Boy?

The Butcher Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes.

When did The Butcher Boy come out?

The Butcher Boy was released in 1998.

What genre is The Butcher Boy?

The Butcher Boy is a comedy and drama film.

Is The Butcher Boy worth watching?

The Butcher Boy holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.