The Butcher Boy (1998)

"This little piggy laughed all the way home!"

Comedy Drama

Overview

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.

Duration

110 min

Rating

⭐ 6.8 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 20, 1998

Languages

Irish, English

Production

Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions