Shepherds and Butchers
“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.
Where to watch Shepherds and Butchers in India
Can I watch Shepherds and Butchers in India? Shepherds and Butchers isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
Apple TV Store
YouTubeClick a service to open Shepherds and Butchers there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Shepherds and Butchers streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Australia | — | Fetch TV |
| Germany | Joyn | — |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Runtime | Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Mercado Play | — |
About Shepherds and Butchers
Shepherds and Butchers is a 2017 English-language drama film directed by Oliver Schmitz. The cast is led by Steve Coogan, Andrea Riseborough, Garion Dowds. It has a runtime of 1h 46m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
Shepherds and Butchers was produced by Videovision Entertainment and Distant Horizon and made in Germany and South Africa. It was released on May 12, 2017.
- Director
- Oliver Schmitz
- Release date
- May 12, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Germany, South Africa
- Production
- Videovision Entertainment, Distant Horizon
Shepherds and Butchers cast & crew
Shepherds and Butchers was directed by Oliver Schmitz.
The cast features Steve Coogan as John Weber, Andrea Riseborough as Kathleen Marais, Garion Dowds as Leon Labuschagne, Marcel Van Heerden as Justice J. P. van Zyl, Deon Lotz as Warrant Officer Rautenbach, and Eduan van Jaarsveldt as Pedrie Wierda.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Paul Hepker, cinematography is by Leah Striker, and it was produced by Anant Singh and Brian Cox.
Is Shepherds and Butchers worth watching?
Shepherds and Butchers holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 79 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 46m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Shepherds and Butchers is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shepherds and Butchers
Shepherds and Butchers isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Shepherds and Butchers
Steve Coogan
John Weber
Andrea Riseborough
Kathleen Marais
Garion Dowds
Leon Labuschagne
Marcel Van Heerden
Justice J. P. van Zyl
Deon Lotz
Warrant Officer Rautenbach
Eduan van Jaarsveldt
Pedrie Wierda
Lauren Steyn
Liesl Weber
Robert Hobbs
Pierre De Villiers
Inge Beckmann
John's Sister
Brett Williams
Tennis partner
Carel Nel
Karel Niemand
De Klerk Oelofse
Eben Christiaan Coetzee
Shepherds and Butchers — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shepherds and Butchers in India?
Shepherds and Butchers is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and YouTube.
▸Where can I watch Shepherds and Butchers in the UK?
Shepherds and Butchers isn't on subscription streaming in the UK, but you can rent or buy it on Sky Store.
▸What language is Shepherds and Butchers in?
Shepherds and Butchers is originally in English, with audio tracks including Afrikaans, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shepherds and Butchers?
Shepherds and Butchers runs 1 hours 46 minutes (106 minutes).
▸What is Shepherds and Butchers rated?
It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 79 ratings.
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