Shepherds and Butchers
2017, English. Directed by Oliver Schmitz.
Death belongs to God alone
A lawyer takes on a case of a prison guard in South Africa who is traumatized by the executions he's witnessed.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Oliver SchmitzDirector
- Steve CooganJohn Weber
- Andrea RiseboroughKathleen Marais
- Garion DowdsLeon Labuschagne
- Marcel Van HeerdenJustice J. P. van Zyl
- Deon LotzWarrant Officer Rautenbach
- Eduan van JaarsveldtPedrie Wierda
- Lauren SteynLiesl Weber
- Robert HobbsPierre De Villiers
- Inge BeckmannJohn's Sister
- Brett WilliamsTennis partner
- Carel NelKarel Niemand
- De Klerk OelofseEben Christiaan Coetzee
Details
- Released
- 12 May 2017
- Country
- Germany, South Africa, United States of America
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What Shepherds and Butchers is based on
Shepherds and Butchers is adapted from a novel.
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Shepherds and Butchers: quick answers
Is Shepherds and Butchers worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shepherds and Butchers?
Shepherds and Butchers runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does Shepherds and Butchers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shepherds and Butchers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shepherds and Butchers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Shepherds and Butchers yet.
Which OTT platform is Shepherds and Butchers on?
Shepherds and Butchers isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shepherds and Butchers?
If you liked Shepherds and Butchers, try Who We Are Now, Skin, Conviction.
Who directed Shepherds and Butchers?
Shepherds and Butchers (2017) was directed by Oliver Schmitz and stars Steve Coogan, Andrea Riseborough, Garion Dowds.
What is Shepherds and Butchers based on?
Shepherds and Butchers is adapted from a novel.