description Handsome Devil Overview
Handsome Devil portrays a teenager’s evolving relationship with his roommate at an Irish boarding school where rugby dominates life. The film explores themes of homosexuality within the context of social exclusion and prejudice prevalent in the school environment. It is based on the director's experiences attending a similar institution.
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info Handsome Devil Specifications
| Country | Ireland |
| Year | 2016 |
help Handsome Devil FAQ
Are Ned and Conor a couple in Handsome Devil?
No, the central relationship is an unlikely friendship between music-loving outsider Ned and closeted rugby star Conor. Fionn O'Shea plays Ned, while Nicholas Galitzine plays Conor.
What school is Handsome Devil set in?
The story takes place at the fictional Wood Hill College, an elite Irish all-boys boarding school dominated by rugby. Ned's refusal to embrace that culture makes him a target for bullying.
Who does Andrew Scott play in Handsome Devil?
Andrew Scott plays Dan Sherry, the new English teacher who urges his students to find their own voices. He also encourages Ned and Conor to perform together in the school's variety show.
Is Handsome Devil based on a book or a true story?
It is an original film written and directed by John Butler, not an adaptation of a novel. Butler has discussed drawing on the atmosphere of Irish boarding-school life, but Ned and Conor are fictional characters.
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