The Butcher Boy
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Butcher Boy
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Release Date: 1998-02-20
- Runtime: 110 minutes
- Rating: 6.8/10 (119 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $5,000,000
- Production Companies: Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.6283
- Languages: Irish, English
Cast & Crew
Eamonn Owens
as Francie Brady
Alan Boyle
as Joe Purcell
Fiona Shaw
as Mrs. Nugent
Stephen Rea
as Da Brady
Ian Hart
as Uncle Arlo
Peter Gowen
as Leddy
Sean McGinley
as Sergeant
Aisling O'Sullivan
as Ma Brady
John Kavanagh
as Dr. Boyd
Andrew Fullerton
as Phillip Nugent
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The Butcher Boy ( 1997 ) Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Butcher Boy?▼
The Butcher Boy is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1998-02-20.
Who are the main actors in The Butcher Boy?▼
The main cast includes Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart, .
Where can I watch The Butcher Boy online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Butcher Boy is available.
Is The Butcher Boy based on a true story?▼
This little piggy laughed all the way home!
What is the IMDb rating of The Butcher Boy?▼
The Butcher Boy has an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 based on 119 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Butcher Boy?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $5,000,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Butcher Boy?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Butcher Boy filmed?▼
The Butcher Boy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Butcher Boy?▼
The total runtime of The Butcher Boy is 110 minutes.
Is The Butcher Boy suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Butcher Boy?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Butcher Boy.
Does The Butcher Boy have a post-credit scene?▼
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