ComedyDrama
THE BUTCHER BOY
"This little piggy laughed all the way home!"
19981h 50m6.8 TMDb
Directed by Neil Jordan
Spoiler-Free
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.
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
Movie Vibe
Suspense5.7
Emotion8.4
Complexity6.8
Humor7.2
Realism6.6
Action5
Darkness6.9
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓viewers looking for a fun, witty watch
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
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