Killer of Sheep
1978, English. Directed by Charles Burnett.
An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 156 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Killer of Sheep
Killer of Sheep is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India.
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- Released
- 14 November 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Burnett
- Budget
- $100K
- Box office
- $362K
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Killer of Sheep: quick answers
Is Killer of Sheep worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 156 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Killer of Sheep?
Killer of Sheep runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Killer of Sheep have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Killer of Sheep. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Killer of Sheep parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Killer of Sheep yet.
Which OTT platform is Killer of Sheep on?
Killer of Sheep is streaming on Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Killer of Sheep?
If you liked Killer of Sheep, try Cardboard Boxer, Prime Cut, Riot in Cell Block 11.
Who directed Killer of Sheep?
Killer of Sheep (1978) was directed by Charles Burnett and stars Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, Charles Bracy.