---
title: "Handsome Devil"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/handsome-devil-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 412202
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Handsome Devil (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/handsome-devil-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Handsome Devil is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Treasure Entertainment, Windmill Lane Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An outcast music-mad teenager at a rugby-mad boarding school forms an unlikely roommate friendship."

### Why Watch
- Features themes of homosexuality
- Examines hypocrisy and snobbery in the Irish private school system

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited plot details available in the provided sources
- Tone & Suitability: The film features themes of homosexuality while examining hypocrisy and snobbery in the Irish private school system.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, comedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/handsome-devil-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Butler
- **Networks / Studios**: Treasure Entertainment, Windmill Lane Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fionn O'Shea** as *Ned Roche*
- **Nicholas Galitzine** as *Conor Masters*
- **Andrew Scott** as *Dan Sherry*
- **Ardal O'Hanlon** as *Donal Roche*
- **Amy Huberman** as *Natalie Roche*
- **Ruairí O'Connor** as *Weasel*
- **Michael McElhatton** as *Walter Curly*
- **Moe Dunford** as *Pascal O'Keeffe*
- **Mark Doherty** as *Mr. Cunningham*
- **Hugh O'Conor** as *Sex Instructor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of Handsome Devil?
The film was released in 2017.

### Q: What genres is Handsome Devil classified under?
The film is classified as a drama and comedy.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by John Butler according to the provided sources.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime of the film is 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: Where was the film shot?
The film was shot on location in Castleknock College.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Handsome Devil — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/412202)
- [Handsome Devil (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handsome_Devil_(film))
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