The Butcher Boy (1998)Stream and Watch Online

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Released April 3rd, 1998, 'The Butcher Boy' stars Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Fiona Shaw, Stephen Rea The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min, and received a user score of 68 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 111 respected users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "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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