7.3
Where can I stream The Butcher legally?
You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
The Butcher fingerprint
A , crime movie: , but gripping, .
Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking
Feel
Story
Look
About
An outstanding new film by one of France's leading directors.
An unlikely friendship between a dour, working class butcher and a repressed schoolteacher coincides with a grisly series of Ripper-type murders in a provincial French town.
Psychological ThrillerSmall Town MysteryFrench New WaveCharacter-DrivenIntriguing SuspenseMelancholic AtmosphereSlow BurnCrime Investigation
Actors
Crew
Directed by:
Written by:
Produced by:
Composed by:
Titles like The Butcher
nearer = more alike
8
You are here: The Butcher
Point to compare, tap or drag to moveHold to compare, tap or drag to move
You are herePreview
vscompared with The Butcher
The Butcher1970
Point at a poster to compare itHold a poster to compare it
This pageTap it to move here
A chip fills to its level. Tap a full one for titles without that trait, a low one for titles with it.
Open a page:Scarlet Street (1945)Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)The Big Combo (1955)Gorky Park (1983)Straight Time (1978)Double Indemnity (1944)The Killers (1946)From Hell (2001)Odd Man Out (1947)Mr. Arkadin (1955)Suspicion (1941)The Missouri Breaks (1976)The Big Sleep (1946)The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)Charley Varrick (1973)Drunken Angel (1948)The Vanishing (2019)The Mastermind (2025)Marnie (1964)Fury (1936)CAT (2022)Motherless Brooklyn (2019)Ash Is Purest White (2018)The Letter (1940)The Nile Hilton Incident (2017)The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965)Johnny Guitar (1954)Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965)Marshland (2014)Beirut (2018)The Lady from Shanghai (1947)Bob le Flambeur (1956)Ride the High Country (1962)Gaslight (1944)The Boston Strangler (1968)Blackmail (1929)Shock Corridor (1963)The Gunfighter (1950)Kiss Me Deadly (1955)The Naked Spur (1953)The Two Faces of January (2014)Harper (1966)High Noon (1952)Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1974 (2009)Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950)Kurup (2021)The Age of Shadows (2016)This Gun for Hire (1942)The Testament of Dr. Mabuse (1933)The Naked Kiss (1964)Black Friday (2004)The Ipcress File (1965)Le Corbeau (1943)The Petrified Forest (1936)Old Henry (2021)Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)3:10 to Yuma (1957)Last Train from Gun Hill (1959)The Body Snatcher (1945)Rififi (1955)And Then There Were None (1945)Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021)Infernal Affairs II (2003)One-Eyed Jacks (1961)
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Media
Questions about The Butcher
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is The Butcher worth watching?
88
ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is The Butcher rated?
NRViolence
It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.
How long is The Butcher?
1 h 33 min
The Butcher runs 1 h 33 min.
Will The Butcher make me laugh?
A touch
Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly dark humor.
Is The Butcher plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Both, in balance. It gives its characters as much weight as its plot.
Can I half-watch The Butcher?
Easy watchDemanding
Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.
Is The Butcher good for date night?
Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.
Will The Butcher scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
Barely. The scares are mild. It's tense rather than scary.
Will I feel good after watching The Butcher?
BleakHopeful
Probably not. Its tone is bleak and sad.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Butcher?
Critics100
Audiences79
Not quite. Critics rate The Butcher higher (100) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is The Butcher in?
French
It was made in French. Produced in France, Italy.
In how many countries can I watch The Butcher?
18
+4
+4GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Butcher in 18 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
What tropes does The Butcher use?
Long-Lasting Last WordsRetironyGornTempting FateTwo Shots from Behind the BarNo Range Like Point-Blank RangeSilver FoxGuns AkimboProtagonist TitleGood Smoking, Evil SmokingShotguns Are Just BetterRetired Badassand 12 more
TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for The Butcher, including Long-Lasting Last Words, Retirony, Gorn.