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The Butcher

2009·Movie
1h 35min·R
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Never gamble when you are desperate...

A mob enforcer is set up to take the fall for a multi-million dollar heist involving a rival gang boss. Merle (Eric Roberts) is a gambler stuck on a twenty-year losing streak, but his luck is about to change. Surviving a trap that was intended to kill him, Merle makes away with a beautiful woman and a piece of the take. Most men in that position would have been content to simply walk away with their lives, but Merle has been loyal for twenty years. Realizing he's been betrayed, something inside snaps. They used to call him "The Butcher" as a joke, but the laughter turns to screams when Merle returns to deliver the ultimate punchline.
Crime ThrillerMob EnforcerBetrayalRevengeViolent ActionPsychological DepthGrittyContemporary SettingCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Butcher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Butcher legally?

The Butcher is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Butcher worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Butcher rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Butcher?

1 h 35 min

The Butcher runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is The Butcher in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Butcher?

5CACZDESKUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Butcher in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Butcher use?

Cool Old GuyShotguns Are Just BetterYour Head A-SplodeMatch CutGood Smoking, Evil SmokingOne-Man ArmyGornNames to Run Away from Really FastRetired BadassGatling GoodTwo Shots from Behind the BarFalling-in-Love Montageand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for The Butcher, including Cool Old Guy, Shotguns Are Just Better, Your Head A-Splode.