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Song for a Raggy Boy

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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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Matthew Turner ViewLondon Apr 17, 2004
3/5
Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall Mar 22, 2004
2.5/5
The filmmakers undermine their point with a simplistic script that refuses to allow shades of grey in what should be a complex, disturbing story. Go to Full Review Eric D. Snider EricDSnider.com May 3, 2003
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Greg Dean Schmitz Greg's Previews at Yahoo! Movies May 2, 2003
3/4
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 Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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B B. @BethBrown Apr 23, 2026 Profoundly tragic. See more ian b @RT02301557 Jun 4, 2024 Great insight into the horrors of what was allowed to go on back then.Sad,but thought provoking.Thank Goodness these days have gone. See more Nessie P @RT66485912 Jul 22, 2023 I watched this on Amazon Prime. Riveting and terrible at the same time. The Catholic Church has much to answer for. See more sean g @RT86188705 Nov 12, 2022 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. See more Emilio T @MilloTPue Jan 22, 2017 Between 2.5 and 3. Falls too much in topics, but it is not badly developed. See more May 23, 2014 Song for a Raggy Boy is another touching, moving and inspiring story about a teacher who makes a breaktrough with heartbreaking and emotional drama. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Aisling Walsh

Director

Aidan Quinn

William Franklin

Iain Glen

Brother John

Marc Warren

Brother Mac

Dudley Sutton

Brother Tom

Alan Devlin

Father Damian

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Song for a Raggy Boy

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Movie Info

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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