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68% Critic Match
The Butcher Boy
“This little piggy laughed all the way home!”
6.8 / 10• 1998• 1h 50m•R• English
ComedyDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
LeadAB
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Neil Jordan's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Butcher Boy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
