Handsome Devil

2016, Drama/Lgbtq+, 1h 35m

49 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Handsome Devil offers a charming, well-acted variation on the coming-of-age story with a few fresh topical twists. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Two opposites, a loner and the top athlete at a rugby-obsessed boarding school become friends, and the authorities test their friendship.
  • Genre:
    Drama, Lgbtq+
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John Butler
  • Producer:
    Rebecca O'Flanagan, Robert Walpole
  • Writer:
    John Butler
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
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  • Distributor:
    Breaking Glass Pictures

Cast & Crew

Fionn O'Shea
Ned
Nicholas Galitzine
Conor
Andrew Scott
Dan Sherry
Moe Dunford
Pascal
Michael McElhatton
Walter Curly
Ruairi O'Connor
Weasel
Mark Lavery
Wallace
Jay Duffy
Victor
Jamie Hallahan
Spainer
Lauterio Zamparelli
Arthur
Cian McCann
Keith Shaffery
Joe Traynor
Tom Quinlan
Andrew Kingston
Tony Dunne
John Butler
Director
John Butler
Screenwriter
Rory Gilmartin
Executive Producer
Rebecca O'Flanagan
Producer
Robert Walpole
Producer
John McPhillips
Original Music
Cathal Watters
Cinematography
John O'Connor
Film Editing
Louise Kiely
Casting
Kathy Strachan
Costume Design
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Critic Reviews for Handsome Devil

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Audience Reviews for Handsome Devil

  • Sep 12, 2017
    "Handsome Devil" is a sweet and charming bildungsroman for the LGBT set, with more than competent production. You may smile, if you allow yourself to do so.
    Christian C Super Reviewer
  • Jul 10, 2017
    Whilst you can easily write this off an Irish version of Dead's Poet Society, it is so much more than that. With character depth and a topic that provides a few twists, this is one of the better coming of age dramas in a while.
    Ian W Super Reviewer
  • May 04, 2017
    Handsome Devil is a mixed bag in all aspects. The acting ranges from stellar to mediocre, the gags are hit & miss, and the moments are either stellar or impactless.
    Sean T Super Reviewer
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