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The Butcher Boy at a glance
The Butcher Boy is a 1998 comedy and drama film, running 1h 50m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1998-02-20
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 131 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmFrancie 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.
Cast
14 names
Eamonn OwensFrancie BradyAlan BoyleJoe Purcell
Fiona ShawMrs. Nugent
Stephen ReaDa Brady
Ian HartUncle Arlo
Peter GowenLeddy
Sean McGinleySergeant
Aisling O'SullivanMa Brady
John KavanaghDr. BoydAndrew FullertonPhillip Nugent
Rosaleen LinehanMrs. CanningAnita ReevesMrs. Coyle
Sinéad O'ConnorOur Lady/Colleen
Brendan GleesonFather BubblesQuestions about The Butcher Boy
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Butcher Boy in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Butcher Boy is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Butcher Boy suitable for children?
The Butcher Boy is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Butcher Boy on PelisPlus UK?
The Butcher Boy has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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.
How long is The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy runs for 1h 50m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Butcher Boy trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Butcher Boy ( 1997 ) Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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