Where to watch The Butcher Boy(1998)
In the United States, The Butcher Boy isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Butcher Boy
Availability in United States
Rent
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- YouTube
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Data updated on October 11, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Butcher Boy plot summary
This little piggy laughed all the way home!
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.
Details
- Release date
- February 20, 1998
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Directed by
- Neil Jordan
- Country
- Ireland, United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 131 votes
The Butcher Boy trailer
Cast
Eamonn OwensFrancie Brady- Alan BoyleJoe Purcell
Fiona ShawMrs. Nugent
Stephen ReaDa Brady
Ian HartUncle Arlo
Peter GowenLeddy
Sean McGinleySergeant
Aisling O'SullivanMa Brady
John KavanaghDr. Boyd- Andrew FullertonPhillip Nugent
FAQ
Where can I watch The Butcher Boy?
In the United States, The Butcher Boy isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Butcher Boy?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
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