Awards
The Butcher Boy won the following awards:
| Award | Category | Name | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Film Awards | European Film Award for Best Cinematography | Adrian Biddle | Won |
| Berlin International Film Festival | Silver Bear for Best Director | Neil Jordan | Won |
| Special Mention | Eamonn Owens | Won (for his astonishing lead) | |
| Los Angeles Film Critics Association 1998 | Best Music | Elliot Goldenthal | Won |
| National Board of Review Awards 1998 | Top 10 Films | - | 6th place |
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