Song for a Raggy Boy
2003, English. Directed by Aisling Walsh.
Four walls. One faith. No identity.
William Franklin is a teacher who was born in Ireland and moved to the United States only to repatriate in 1939 after his leftist political views cause him to lose his job. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a school for wayward boys run by Brother John, who is a firm believer in strong discipline.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Song for a Raggy Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Dox, and Magnolia Selects in India.
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Cast & crew
- Aisling WalshDirector
- Aidan QuinnWilliam Franklin
- Iain GlenBrother John
- Marc WarrenBrother Mac
- Dudley SuttonBrother Tom
- Alan DevlinFather Damian
- Stuart GrahamBrother Whelan
- Bernard ManningRogers 855
- John TraversLiam Mercier 636
- Andrew SimpsonGerard Peters 458
- Mark ButlerDowney 913
- Samuel BrightRyan 126
- Chris NewmanPatrick Delaney 743
Details
- Released
- 19 January 2003
- Country
- Ireland, United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain
- Written by
- Aisling Walsh, Kevin Byron Murphy, Patrick Galvin
- Box office
- $784K
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What Song for a Raggy Boy is based on
Song for a Raggy Boy is adapted from a novel.
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Song for a Raggy Boy: quick answers
Is Song for a Raggy Boy worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 149 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Song for a Raggy Boy?
Song for a Raggy Boy runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Song for a Raggy Boy have a post-credits scene?
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Song for a Raggy Boy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Song for a Raggy Boy on?
Song for a Raggy Boy is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Dox, and Magnolia Selects in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Song for a Raggy Boy?
If you liked Song for a Raggy Boy, try The Railway Man, The Fire Inside, The Miracle Worker.
Who directed Song for a Raggy Boy?
Song for a Raggy Boy (2003) was directed by Aisling Walsh and stars Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren.
What is Song for a Raggy Boy based on?
Song for a Raggy Boy is adapted from a novel.