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The Butcher Boy

6.819981h 50mRMovieComedyDrama

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…

DirectorNeil Jordan
WritersNeil Jordan·Pat McCabe
ProducersNeil Jordan·Redmond Morris

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Neil Jordan

EOEamonn Owens
Eamonn Owens
Francie Brady
AB
Alan Boyle
Joe Purcell
FSFiona Shaw
Fiona Shaw
Mrs. Nugent
SRStephen Rea
Stephen Rea
Da Brady
IHIan Hart
Ian Hart
Uncle Arlo
PGPeter Gowen
Peter Gowen
Leddy
SMSean McGinley
Sean McGinley
Sergeant
AOAisling O'Sullivan
Aisling O'Sullivan
Ma Brady
JKJohn Kavanagh
John Kavanagh
Dr. Boyd
AF
Andrew Fullerton
Phillip Nugent
RLRosaleen Linehan
Rosaleen Linehan
Mrs. Canning
AR
Anita Reeves
Mrs. Coyle

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The Butcher Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Butcher Boy?

The Butcher Boy isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, YouTube and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Butcher Boy on Netflix?

No, The Butcher Boy is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.

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The Butcher Boy isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Butcher Boy isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.