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1998•110 min•Comedy, Drama

The Butcher Boy

Is The Butcher Boy a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Butcher Boy worth watching? With a rating of 6.8/10, this Comedy, Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Butcher Boy Synopsis

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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Top Cast

Eamonn Owens
Eamonn OwensFrancie Brady
Alan Boyle
Alan BoyleJoe Purcell
Fiona Shaw
Fiona ShawMrs. Nugent
Stephen Rea
Stephen ReaDa Brady
Ian Hart
Ian HartUncle Arlo
Peter Gowen
Peter GowenLeddy
Sean McGinley
Sean McGinleySergeant
Aisling O'Sullivan
Aisling O'SullivanMa Brady
John Kavanagh
John KavanaghDr. Boyd
Andrew Fullerton
Andrew FullertonPhillip Nugent

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Is The Butcher Boy worth watching?

The Butcher Boy has received mixed reviews with a 6.8/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy, Drama movies.

Is The Butcher Boy hit or flop?

The Butcher Boy has received average ratings (6.8/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Butcher Boy?

The Butcher Boy is a Comedy, Drama movie that Francie and Joe live the usual playful, fantasy filled childhoods of normal boys. However, with a violent, alcoholic father and a manic depressive, su...

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Critic Reviews

deepkinoNov 4, 2025
★ 0

A darkly comic and disturbing look at childhood gone wrong in 1960s Ireland. Between Francie Brady’s wild imagination, religious satire, and Sinead O’Connor as a vision of the Virgin Mary, it’s one of the most unique coming-of-age films I’ve ever seen. Funny, tragic, and haunting all at once! The film is a strange one, centering on a sweet and lovely kid who becomes a victim of ostracism.