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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Where is The Butcher Boy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha | wavve |
About The Butcher Boy
The Butcher Boy is a 1998 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Neil Jordan. The cast is led by Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Butcher Boy was produced by Geffen Pictures and Butcher Boy Film Productions and made in Ireland and United States of America. It was released on February 20, 1998, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Writers
- Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe
- Release date
- February 20, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
The Butcher Boy cast & crew
The Butcher Boy was directed by Neil Jordan and written by Neil Jordan and Pat McCabe.
The cast features 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, and Peter Gowen as Leddy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elliot Goldenthal, cinematography is by Adrian Biddle, and it was produced by Neil Jordan and Redmond Morris.
Is The Butcher Boy worth watching?
The Butcher Boy holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 127 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, The Butcher Boy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Butcher Boy
The Butcher Boy isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Butcher Boy
Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
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
John Kavanagh
Dr. Boyd
Andrew Fullerton
Phillip Nugent
Rosaleen Linehan
Mrs. Canning
Anita Reeves
Mrs. Coyle
The Butcher Boy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Butcher Boy in United States?
The Butcher Boy is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Butcher Boy in?
The Butcher Boy is originally in English, with audio tracks including Irish, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is The Butcher Boy rated?
The Butcher Boy is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 127 ratings.
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