The Sheep Eaters (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1972, The Sheep Eaters is a comedy and drama film directed by Seppo Huunonen, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Valtteri and Sepe, two ordinary white-collar guys from southern Finland drive up north to implement a plan they've been hatching for months. Because they simply love the taste of lamb, baked "robber-style" in a hole dug under a campfire, they forge their car's number plates and other important documents just to be able to poach sheep grazing on the roadside without getting caught. Lots of man talk around the campfire, aided by lots of booze. The summer may be wet, but the vodka is definitely dry.
Who’s in it. The Sheep Eaters stars Heikki Kinnunen as Sepe, Leo Lastumäki as Valtteri, Pentti Auer as Humalainen soutaja and Elina Hoffrén as Suomun ravintolan kokki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Sheep Eaters has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sheep Eaters page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sheep Eaters tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sheep Eaters (1972)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sheep Eaters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sheep Eaters worth watching?
- The Sheep Eaters holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sheep Eaters?
- The Sheep Eaters stars Heikki Kinnunen, Leo Lastumäki, Pentti Auer, Elina Hoffrén and Rose-Marie Precht.
- When was The Sheep Eaters released?
- The Sheep Eaters was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.