The Butcher Boy (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1917, The Butcher Boy is a comedy film directed by Roscoe Arbuckle, running about 24 minutes.
What it’s about. Customers and clerks frolic in a general store. Roscoe walks out of the freezer wearing a fur coat, then does some clever cleaver tossing. In Buster's film debut he buys a pail of molasses.
Who’s in it. The Butcher Boy stars Roscoe Arbuckle as Fatty / Saccharine, Buster Keaton as Buster, Al St. John as Alum and Josephine Stevens as Almondine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Butcher Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butcher Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butcher Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butcher Boy (1917)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Butcher Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Butcher Boy worth watching?
- The Butcher Boy holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butcher Boy?
- The Butcher Boy stars Roscoe Arbuckle, Buster Keaton, Al St. John, Josephine Stevens and Arthur Earle.
- When was The Butcher Boy released?
- The Butcher Boy was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 24 minutes.