The Butcher Boy
1998, English. Directed by Neil Jordan.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 131 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Butcher Boy
The Butcher Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Details
- Released
- 20 February 1998
- Country
- Ireland, United States of America
- Written by
- Neil Jordan, Pat McCabe
- Box office
- $5M
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What The Butcher Boy is based on
The Butcher Boy is based on The Butcher Boy, a 1992 novel by Patrick McCabe, published by Picador.
Novel · 1992
The Butcher Boy
By Patrick McCabe
Published by Picador
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The Butcher Boy: quick answers
Is The Butcher Boy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 131 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Butcher Boy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Butcher Boy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Butcher Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Butcher Boy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Butcher Boy on?
The Butcher Boy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Butcher Boy?
If you liked The Butcher Boy, try On the Count of Three, The Friend, Ingrid Goes West.
Who directed The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy (1998) was directed by Neil Jordan and stars Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw.
What is The Butcher Boy based on?
The Butcher Boy is based on The Butcher Boy, a 1992 novel by Patrick McCabe, published by Picador.