The Butcher
“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.
Where to watch The Butcher in United States
Amazon VideoAmazon VideoClick a service to open The Butcher there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is The Butcher streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Arte | Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Moviedome Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Netzkino Select Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, LaCinetek |
| France | LaCinetek, TF1+, Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
About The Butcher
The Butcher is a 1970 French-language thriller, crime and drama film directed by Claude Chabrol. The cast is led by Stéphane Audran, Jean Yanne, Roger Rudel. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
The Butcher was produced by Les Films La Boétie and Euro International Films and made in France and Italy. It was released on February 27, 1970, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Claude Chabrol
- Writers
- Claude Chabrol
- Release date
- February 27, 1970
- Original language
- French
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Les Films La Boétie, Euro International Films
The Butcher cast & crew
The Butcher was directed by Claude Chabrol and written by Claude Chabrol.
The cast features Stéphane Audran as Hélène Davile, aka 'Mlle Hélène', Jean Yanne as Paul Thomas, aka 'Popaul', Roger Rudel as Commissioner Grumbach, Antonio Passalia as Angelo, Mario Beccara as Léon Hamel, and William Guérault as Charles.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pierre Jansen, cinematography is by Jean Rabier, and it was produced by André Génovès.
Is The Butcher worth watching?
The Butcher holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 278 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and drama, The Butcher is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Butcher
The Butcher isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
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Cast of The Butcher
Stéphane Audran
Hélène Davile, aka 'Mlle Hélène'
Jean Yanne
Paul Thomas, aka 'Popaul'
Roger Rudel
Commissioner Grumbach
Antonio Passalia
Angelo
Mario Beccara
Léon Hamel
William Guérault
Charles
Pascal Ferone
Father Charpy
The Butcher — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Butcher in United States?
The Butcher is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is The Butcher in?
The Butcher is originally in French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Butcher?
The Butcher runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is The Butcher rated?
The Butcher is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 278 ratings.
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