The Butcher Boy poster

The Butcher Boy 1998

Feb 20, 1998 • R

Summary

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.

Release: Feb 20, 1998

Index date: 2026-03-24 07:26 UTC

Genres:

Comedy Drama

Director:

Neil Jordan

Top cast:

Eamonn Owens Alan Boyle Fiona Shaw Stephen Rea Ian Hart

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