The Green Butchers (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2003, The Green Butchers is a comedy film directed by Anders Thomas Jensen, running about 100 minutes. “There is something mythological about killing an animal and then mocking it by sticking it into its own intestine” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Green Butchers (Danish: De grønne slagtere) is a black comedy featuring two butchers, Svend "Sweat" and Bjarne, who start their own shop to get away from their arrogant boss. Cannibalism is soon introduced to the plot, and further complications arise due to the reappearance of Bjarne's mentally retarded twin brother Eigil.
Who’s in it. The Green Butchers stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Bjarne / Eigil, Mads Mikkelsen as Svend, Line Kruse as Astrid and Nicolas Bro as Hus Hans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Green Butchers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Viaplay Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Green Butchers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Butchers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Butchers (2003)?
- In US, The Green Butchers is available to stream on Viaplay Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Green Butchers worth watching?
- The Green Butchers holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Green Butchers?
- The Green Butchers stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Mads Mikkelsen, Line Kruse, Nicolas Bro and Aksel Erhardtsen.