Song for a Raggy Boy

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Song for a Raggy Boy

2003

1h 38m

Drama

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In 1939 Ireland a new teacher (Aidan Quinn) clashes with a disciplinarian (Iain Glen) at a Roman Catholic reform school for boys.

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Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2006

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BBC.com

Rated: 3/5

Apr 6, 2004

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Matthew Turner

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Rated: 3/5

Apr 17, 2004

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Rich Cline

Shadows on the Wall

The filmmakers undermine their point with a simplistic script that refuses to allow shades of grey in what should be a complex, disturbing story.

Rated: 2.5/5

Mar 22, 2004

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Eric D. Snider

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Rated: C

May 3, 2003

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Greg Dean Schmitz

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If this had been fictional, I probably would have been harsher on the story, but since it's a true story, what would have been a weakness can be perceived as a strength

Rated: 3/4

May 2, 2003

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ian b

Great insight into the horrors of what was allowed to go on back then.Sad,but thought provoking.Thank Goodness these days have gone.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/04/24

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Rebecca D

I thought it was riveting and thought provoking. The characters are believable and engaging.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/28/24

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Nessie P

I watched this on Amazon Prime. Riveting and terrible at the same time. The Catholic Church has much to answer for.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/23

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sean g

A difficult story made well, all the cast are amazing actors , and a great telling of a great teacher, just like "sister act".Good Irish movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Between 2.5 and 3. Falls too much in topics, but it is not badly developed.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/25/23

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Audience Member

Song for a Raggy Boy is another touching, moving and inspiring story about a teacher who makes a breaktrough with heartbreaking and emotional drama.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Aisling Walsh

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Aidan Quinn

William Franklin

Iain Glen

Brother John

Marc Warren

Brother Mac

Dudley Sutton

Brother Tom

Alan Devlin

Father Damian

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Synopsis

In 1939 Ireland a new teacher (Aidan Quinn) clashes with a disciplinarian (Iain Glen) at a Roman Catholic reform school for boys.

Director: Aisling Walsh
Screenwriter: Patrick Galvin, Aisling Walsh, Kevin Byron Murphy
Production Co: Lolafilms S.A.
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2019
Runtime: 1h 38m

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