The Butcher
1998, Italian. Directed by Aurelio Grimaldi.
Alina is a brilliant and enterprising woman who runs a successful art gallery in Palermo. Her husband Daniele, a successful orchestra conductor, cultured and intelligent, is not a regular presence. One day, while accompanying Daniele to the airport, Alina feels a sense of emptiness. She will try to fill it with a butcher who is always joking and full of erotic allusions and who arouses a strong attraction in her.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 138 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 January 1998
- Original title
- Il macellaio
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Alina Reyes, Aurelio Grimaldi
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The Butcher: quick answers
Is The Butcher worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 138 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Butcher?
The Butcher runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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 R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Butcher on?
The Butcher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 January 1998. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Butcher?
If you liked The Butcher, try Gioia, Things We Don't Say, Hands of Stone.
Who directed The Butcher?
The Butcher (1998) was directed by Aurelio Grimaldi and stars Alba Parietti, Predrag 'Miki' Manojlović, Lorenzo Majnoni.