The Butcher
1970, French. Directed by Claude Chabrol.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 296 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Butcher isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 February 1970
- Original title
- Le Boucher
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Claude Chabrol
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The Butcher: quick answers
Is The Butcher worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 296 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Butcher?
The Butcher runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Butcher have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Butcher. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Butcher parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Butcher is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Butcher on?
The Butcher isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Butcher?
If you liked The Butcher, try Three Days and a Life, Unsubmissives, Killer's Kiss.
Who directed The Butcher?
The Butcher (1970) was directed by Claude Chabrol and stars Stéphane Audran, Jean Yanne, Roger Rudel.