Quick facts
- Released
- February 20, 1998
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- R
- Box office
- $5.0M
- IMDb
- tt0118804
- Country
- Ireland, United States
- Studio
- Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
Cast
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
Sinéad O'Connor
Our Lady/Colleen
Brendan Gleeson
Father Bubbles
Milo O'Shea
Father Sullivan
Niall Buggy
Father Dom
Ardal O'Hanlon
Mr Purcell
Tom Hickey
Gardener
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Butcher Boy about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Butcher Boy?
- The Butcher Boy was directed by Neil Jordan.
- Who stars in The Butcher Boy?
- The Butcher Boy stars Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea.
- When was The Butcher Boy released?
- The Butcher Boy is a 1998 comedy, drama film.
- Where can I watch The Butcher Boy?
- You can watch The Butcher Boy with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.