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Song for a Raggy Boy

7.320031h 34mMA 15+MovieDramaHistory

William Franklin is a teacher who was born in Ireland and moved to the United States only to repatriate in 1939 after his leftist political views cause him to lose his job. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a…

DirectorAisling Walsh
WritersKevin Byron Murphy·Patrick Galvin
ProducersTristan Lynch·John McDonnell

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 48 other countries

Song for a Raggy Boy isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Algeria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados and 44 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Aisling Walsh

AQAidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn
William Franklin
IGIain Glen
Iain Glen
Brother John
MWMarc Warren
Marc Warren
Brother Mac
DSDudley Sutton
Dudley Sutton
Brother Tom
ADAlan Devlin
Alan Devlin
Father Damian
SGStuart Graham
Stuart Graham
Brother Whelan
BM
Bernard Manning
Rogers 855
JTJohn Travers
John Travers
Liam Mercier 636
ASAndrew Simpson
Andrew Simpson
Gerard Peters 458
MB
Mark Butler
Downey 913
SB
Samuel Bright
Ryan 126
CNChris Newman
Chris Newman
Patrick Delaney 743

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Song for a Raggy Boy — streaming FAQ

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Song for a Raggy Boy isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Barbados, Bulgaria and Bahrain and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Song for a Raggy Boy on Netflix?

No, Song for a Raggy Boy is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Song for a Raggy Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Song for a Raggy Boy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Song for a Raggy Boy for free?

Song for a Raggy Boy isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.