Killer of Sheep (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1978, Killer of Sheep is a drama film directed by Charles Burnett, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Stan works in drudgery at a slaughterhouse. His personal life is drab. Dissatisfaction and ennui keep him unresponsive to the needs of his adoring wife, and he must struggle against influences which would dishonor and endanger him and his family.
Who’s in it. Killer of Sheep stars Henry G. Sanders as Stan, Kaycee Moore as Stan's Wife, Charles Bracy as Bracy and Angela Burnett as Stan's Daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Killer of Sheep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $362.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection 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 Killer of Sheep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killer of Sheep tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Killer of Sheep (1978)?
- In US, Killer of Sheep is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Kino Film Collection, 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 Killer of Sheep worth watching?
- Killer of Sheep holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Killer of Sheep?
- Killer of Sheep stars Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, Charles Bracy, Angela Burnett and Eugene Cherry.
- When was Killer of Sheep released?
- Killer of Sheep was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.