The Butcher Boy 1997 · USA, Ireland · 110 minutes · R · 10 wins & 11 nominations. childhood drama family drama psychological drama Stars: Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw Director: Neil Jordan 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 ... Tags: mental illness, kids in trouble, fathers and sons 7.1 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 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 ... Tags: mental illness, kids in trouble, fathers and sons, mothers and sons Watch The Butcher Boy trailer Starring of The Butcher Boy Eamonn Owens as Francie Brady Alan Boyle as Joe Purcell Fiona Shaw as Mrs. Nugent Andrew Fullerton as Phillip Nugent Stephen Rea as Da Brady Aisling OSullivan as Ma Brady Peter Gowen as Leddy Sean McGinley as Sergeant John Kavanagh as Dr. Boyd Rosaleen Linehan as Mrs. Canning Anita Reeves as Mrs. Coyle Niall Buggy as Father Dom Storyline of The Butcher Boy 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. Genre: comedy, drama Theme: mental illness, kids in trouble, fathers and sons, mothers and sons Mood: in a minor key, only human Flag: adult situations, profanity, violence MPA rating: R Award: 10 wins & 11 nominations. Rating of The Butcher Boy 7.1 / 10 Login to add your rating Have you seen it? Add to your watchlist Like 0 0 0 0 0 Reviews of The Butcher Boy Write your review or comment