The Butcher Boy
1917, English. Directed by Roscoe Arbuckle.
A scream in two reels
Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing a fur coat, then does some clever cleaver tossing. In Buster's film debut he buys a pail of molasses.
- Runtime
- 0h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 74 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 watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 April 1917
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Roscoe Arbuckle, Joseph Anthony Roach
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What The Butcher Boy is based on
The Butcher Boy is based on The Butcher Boy (1992) by Patrick McCabe, published by Picador.
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 6.1/10 from 74 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy runs 24 minutes (0h 24m).
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 NR 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 watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Butcher Boy?
If you liked The Butcher Boy, try The Sprinkler Sprinkled, The Bank Dick, Shanghaied.
Who directed The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy (1917) was directed by Roscoe Arbuckle and stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John.
What is The Butcher Boy based on?
The Butcher Boy is based on The Butcher Boy (1992) by Patrick McCabe, published by Picador.