ComedyDrama
The Butcher Boy
“This little piggy laughed all the way home!”
6.8(127 votes)·1998 110m·EN· Ireland
Directed by Neil Jordan
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.
TMDB
6.8/10
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Director
Neil Jordan
Studios
Geffen Pictures, Butcher Boy Film Productions
Budget
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Revenue
$5.0M