The Butcher Boy

Release Date: 1998-02-20

Runtime: 110

Languages: Gaeilge | English

Rating: 6.8

Votes: 119

Genres: Comedy | Drama

Director: Neil Jordan

Description: 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 a...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Geffen Pictures