The Butcher Boy
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The Butcher Boy

1998Movie1 h 50 minR

ComedyDrama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.6/5
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.6/5

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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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