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The Butcher Boy (1997)
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This little piggy laughed all the way home!Plot:
The film tells the story of Francie who lives with his depressed mother and alcoholic father. He loves... more | add synopsisAwards:
7 wins & 8 nominations moreUser Comments:
Just an EXCELLENT movie moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Eamonn Owens | ... | Francie Brady |
 | Sean McGinley | ... | Sergeant |
| Peter Gowen | ... | Leddy |
| Alan Boyle | ... | Joe Purcell |
| Andrew Fullerton | ... | Phillip Nugent |
| Fiona Shaw | ... | Mrs. Nugent |
| Aisling O'Sullivan | ... | Ma Brady |
 | Stephen Rea | ... | Da Brady |
| John Kavanagh | ... | Dr. Boyd |
| Rosaleen Linehan | ... | Mrs. Canning |
| Anita Reeves | ... | Mrs. Coyle |
| Gina Moxley | ... | Mary |
| Niall Buggy | ... | Father Dom |
| Ian Hart | ... | Uncle Alo |
| Anne O'Neill | ... | Mrs. McGlone |
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:16 | Australia:MA | France:U | Germany:12 (w) | Portugal:M/12 (video premiere) | South Korea:15 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:RMOVIEmeter: 
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I don't understand how this movie is so unknown by most of the people.
Simply put, this is an amazing film. Eamonn Owens' performance is just unbelievable.
There are some serious and sensitives themes in this movie (murder, suicidal thoughts, alcoholism, child abuse, religion) however it's not a disturbing movie (it has its moments though). The reason for the lack of disturbance in this film is because we're seeing everything from the perspective of a little boy.
The Butcher Boy is, for sure, one of the best dark comedies/dramas that I've seen. Highly recommendable.