Black Butler (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2014, Black Butler is an action, fantasy, drama and crime film directed by Kentaro Otani, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in the year 2020, Shiori Genbo runs the large corporation Funtom. Shiori is also a descendant of prestigious noble family Phantomhive of England. As a descendant of the noble family Phantomhive, Shiori solves difficult cases which are ordered by the queen. In order to take revenge, Shiori makes a deal with Butler Sebastian. Their deal involves Butler Sebastian protecting Shiori until her revenge is fulfilled and then Sebastian will consume her spirit.
Who’s in it. Black Butler stars Hiro Mizushima as Sebastian, Ayame Gouriki as Kiyoharu Genpo / Shiori, Mizuki Yamamoto as Maid Rin and Yuka as Hanae Wakatsuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Black Butler has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Butler page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Butler tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Butler (2014)?
- In GB, Black Butler is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Butler worth watching?
- Black Butler holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Black Butler?
- Black Butler stars Hiro Mizushima, Ayame Gouriki, Mizuki Yamamoto, Yuka and Yuka.
- When was Black Butler released?
- Black Butler was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.