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Where to Watch The Butcher Boy (1997) in the US
- 1997
- R
- 1h 50m
- 7.1IMDb
- 79%Rotten Tomatoes
The Butcher Boy is available to rent in the United States.
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What it's 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.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Writer
- Pat McCabe, Neil Jordan
- Starring
- Stephen Rea, Fiona Shaw, Eamonn Owens
Details
- Release date
- Feb 20, 1998
- Language
- English
- Country
- Ireland
- Box office
- $1,995,911
- Awards
- 10 wins & 11 nominations total
Where to Watch The Butcher Boy (1997) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Butcher Boy in the United States?
- The Butcher Boy is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Butcher Boy or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Butcher Boy for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Butcher Boy in the United States.
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