The Green Butchers
2003, Danish. Directed by Anders Thomas Jensen.
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Svend and Bjarne work for a butcher in a small Danish town. Fed up with their boss' arrogance, they decide to start their own butcher shop. After dismal beginnings, an unfortunate accident happens which coincides with a large order of meat. One hasty decision leads to another and soon the business thrives. In the meantime, Bjarne has to deal with his twin brother who has been in coma for years following a gruesome car accident.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Danish
- Rated
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The Green Butchers is streaming on Viaplay in India.
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- Released
- 8 March 2003
- Original title
- De grønne slagtere
- Country
- Denmark
- Written by
- Anders Thomas Jensen
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The Green Butchers: quick answers
Is The Green Butchers worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 368 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Green Butchers?
The Green Butchers runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Green Butchers have a post-credits scene?
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The Green Butchers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Green Butchers yet.
Which OTT platform is The Green Butchers on?
The Green Butchers is streaming on Viaplay in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Green Butchers?
If you liked The Green Butchers, try The Big Hit, Eddie Murphy Raw, Guns Up.
Who directed The Green Butchers?
The Green Butchers (2003) was directed by Anders Thomas Jensen and stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mads Mikkelsen, Line Kruse.