Song for a Raggy Boy
“Four walls. One faith. No identity.”
William Franklin is a teacher who was born in Ireland and moved to the United States only to repatriate in 1939 after his leftist political views cause him to lose his job. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a school for wayward boys run by Brother John, who is a firm believer in strong discipline.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
About Song for a Raggy Boy
Song for a Raggy Boy is a 2003 English-language drama and history film directed by Aisling Walsh. The cast is led by Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel.
Song for a Raggy Boy was produced by Fantastic Films, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, and Subotica and made in Ireland and United Kingdom. It was released on January 19, 2003. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Aisling Walsh
- Writers
- Aisling Walsh, Kevin Byron Murphy, Patrick Galvin
- Release date
- January 19, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Fantastic Films, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, Subotica
Song for a Raggy Boy cast & crew
Song for a Raggy Boy was directed by Aisling Walsh and written by Aisling Walsh, Kevin Byron Murphy, and Patrick Galvin.
The cast features Aidan Quinn as William Franklin, Iain Glen as Brother John, Marc Warren as Brother Mac, Dudley Sutton as Brother Tom, Alan Devlin as Father Damian, and Stuart Graham as Brother Whelan.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Peter Robertson and it was produced by Andrés Vicente Gómez and Michael Lunderskov.
Is Song for a Raggy Boy worth watching?
Song for a Raggy Boy holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 145 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Song for a Raggy Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Song for a Raggy Boy
Aidan Quinn
William Franklin
Iain Glen
Brother John
Marc Warren
Brother Mac
Dudley Sutton
Brother Tom
Alan Devlin
Father Damian
Stuart Graham
Brother Whelan
Bernard Manning
Rogers 855
John Travers
Liam Mercier 636
Andrew Simpson
Gerard Peters 458
Mark Butler
Downey 913
Samuel Bright
Ryan 126
Chris Newman
Patrick Delaney 743
Song for a Raggy Boy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Song for a Raggy Boy in United States?
Song for a Raggy Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Song for a Raggy Boy on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Song for a Raggy Boy is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Song for a Raggy Boy in?
Song for a Raggy Boy is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Song for a Raggy Boy?
Song for a Raggy Boy runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Song for a Raggy Boy rated?
It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 145 ratings.
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