About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1998
Runtime
1h 50m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
127
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Director
Language
EN
Cast
friendship
suicide
based on novel or book
pig
boarding school
angel
difficult childhood
dark comedy
insane asylum
alcoholism
murder
ireland
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Questions about The Butcher Boy
How long is The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy has a runtime of 1h 50m (1 hour and 50 minutes).
Who directed The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy was directed by Neil Jordan and released in 1998.
What genre is The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy is a Comedy, Drama film (1998).
Who stars in The Butcher Boy?
The cast of The Butcher Boy includes Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart.
What is the TMDB rating for The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 127 votes.
