Song for a Raggy Boy 2003
“Four walls. One faith. No identity.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- Aisling Walsh
- Networks
- Fantastic Films, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, Subotica
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel
What is Song for a Raggy Boy?
Topic: Film "Song for a Raggy Boy" (2003). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 19, 2003
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Ireland, United Kingdom, Denmark, Spain
- Studios
- Fantastic Films, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, Subotica
- Revenue
- $783,544
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 148 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Fantastic Films, Moviefan Scandinavia A/S, Subotica
Where to watch in United States
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[1] TMDB: Title, year (2003), US release date (01/19/2003), Genres (Drama and History), Runtime (1h 34m), Synopsis (William Franklin, teacher, born in Ireland, moved to US, repatriated in 1939 due to leftist views, first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, school for wayward boys run by Brother John).
[2] Wikipedia: Irish historical drama film, directed by Aisling Walsh, co-wrote screenplay with Kevin Byron Murphy.
[3] IMDb: Directed by Aisling Walsh. Cast: Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren, Dudley Sutton. "The true story of a single..." (incomplete).
[4] TMDB Cast/Crew: Repeats synopsis.
[5] Moviefone: Starring Aidan Quinn, Iain Glen, Marc Warren. Director Aisling Walsh.
[6] AllMovie: Director Aisling Walsh.
Title: Song
Should you watch it?
“A secular teacher challenges the rigid disciplinary culture of an Irish reform school in 1939.”
- Features a compelling performance by Aidan Quinn as William Franklin.
- Explores the intense power dynamic between a secular teacher and a strict religious institution.
- Directed by Aisling Walsh, the film provides a historical look at Irish reform schools.
- The heavy subject matter regarding harsh institutional discipline may be distressing to some viewers.
Watch it if you are interested in historical dramas that examine the clash between individual morality and institutional authority.
The film maintains a serious and somber tone, moving at a deliberate pace suitable for viewers who prefer character-driven historical narratives.
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Where can I stream Song for a Raggy Boy?
The film is available to stream on platforms such as Plex.
Is this film worth watching?
The film holds a 6.7 out of 10 score on The Movie Database, reflecting its reception among viewers interested in historical dramas.
How long is the movie?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes.
Who directed the film?
Song for a Raggy Boy was directed by Aisling Walsh.
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