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The Butcher Boy

19981h 50m6.8/ 10 · TMDB · 131 votes
ComedyDrama

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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Directed by Neil Jordan

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Ansh Kapoor

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The people behind the story

Eamonn Owens
Eamonn Owens

Francie Brady

Alan Boyle

Joe Purcell

Fiona Shaw
Fiona Shaw

Mrs. Nugent

Stephen Rea
Stephen Rea

Da Brady

Ian Hart
Ian Hart

Uncle Arlo

Peter Gowen
Peter Gowen

Leddy

Sean McGinley
Sean McGinley

Sergeant

Aisling O'Sullivan
Aisling O'Sullivan

Ma Brady

John Kavanagh
John Kavanagh

Dr. Boyd

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Last checked 9 Oct 2026.

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Film details

Released20 Feb 1998
Original languageEnglish
CountriesIreland, United States of America
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Andrew Fullerton

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Anita Reeves

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