The Butcher Boy (1998)
English black comedy film directed by Neil Jordan
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m 110 min
- Released
- 3 April 1998
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Butcher Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 3 April 1998. It is directed by Neil Jordan and stars Stephen Rea, Ardal O'Hanlon and Brendan Gleeson.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Cast
- Stephen Rea, Ardal O'Hanlon, Brendan Gleeson, Fiona Shaw, Milo O'Shea, Sinéad O'Connor, Seán McGinley, Aisling O'Sullivan, John Kavanagh, Ian Hart, Dermot Healy, Gerard McSorley
- Cinematography
- Adrian Biddle
- Editing
- Tony Lawson
- Music
- Elliot Goldenthal
- Written by
- Neil Jordan, Patrick McCabe
- Produced by
- Redmond Morris, 4th Baron Killanin, Stephen Woolley
- Production
- The Butcher Boy Film Production
- Distribution
- Warner Bros. Entertainment
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $2 million
- Awards
- European Film Award for Best Cinematographer; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Based on
- The Butcher Boy
- Set in
- Clones
- Filmed in
- Clones
- Country
- Ireland
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 3 April 1998
- First shown
- 20 February 1998 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes, or 110 min.
When did The Butcher Boy release?
The Butcher Boy released on 3 April 1998.
Who directed The Butcher Boy?
The Butcher Boy is directed by Neil Jordan.
Who is in the cast of The Butcher Boy?
The cast of The Butcher Boy includes Stephen Rea, Ardal O'Hanlon, Brendan Gleeson, Fiona Shaw, Milo O'Shea and Sinéad O'Connor.
How much did The Butcher Boy earn at the box office?
The Butcher Boy grossed $2 million.
What is The Butcher Boy rated in the US?
The Butcher Boy is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Butcher Boy based on a true story or a book?
The Butcher Boy is based on The Butcher Boy.
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