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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.
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- Where can I watch The Butcher Boy online?
- You can stream The Butcher Boy on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Butcher Boy come out?
- The Butcher Boy was released in 1998.
- What genre is The Butcher Boy?
- The Butcher Boy is a comedy and drama film.
- How long is The Butcher Boy?
- The Butcher Boy runs about 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Who stars in The Butcher Boy?
- The Butcher Boy stars Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, and Stephen Rea.
- How is The Butcher Boy rated?
- The Butcher Boy currently scores 6.8 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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