Butenland (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2020, Butenland is a documentary film directed by Marc Pierschel, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Jan Gerdes is a third-generation dairy farmer, but he struggles with his conscience when the milk yield decreases and he has to sell his cows to the slaughterhouse. After suffering a burn-out, he decides to give up his farm. On the day his last cows are due to be transported to the slaughterhouse, he finds that there's no room for twelve of the cows. Instead of ordering another transport, he and his partner Karin Mück decide to keep them. This is the birth of 'Hof Butenland' - the first cow retirement home in Germany.
Who’s in it. Butenland stars Jan Gerdes as Himself, Karin Mück as Herself, Oliver Janssens as Self and Gabriele Missalla as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Butenland has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Butenland page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butenland (2020)?
- In US, Butenland is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Butenland worth watching?
- Butenland holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Butenland?
- Butenland stars Jan Gerdes, Karin Mück, Oliver Janssens, Gabriele Missalla and Annika Werb.
- When was Butenland released?
- Butenland was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.