Shepherds and Butchers (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2017, Shepherds and Butchers is a drama film directed by Oliver Schmitz, running about 106 minutes. “Death Belongs To God Alone” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lawyer takes on a case of a prison guard in South Africa who is traumatized by the executions he's witnessed.
Who’s in it. Shepherds and Butchers stars Steve Coogan as John Weber, Andrea Riseborough as Kathleen Marais, Garion Dowds as Leon Labuschagne and Marcel Van Heerden as Justice J. P. van Zyl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Shepherds and Butchers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shepherds and Butchers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shepherds and Butchers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shepherds and Butchers (2017)?
- In GB, Shepherds and Butchers is available to rent or buy from Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shepherds and Butchers worth watching?
- Shepherds and Butchers holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shepherds and Butchers?
- Shepherds and Butchers stars Steve Coogan, Andrea Riseborough, Garion Dowds, Marcel Van Heerden and Deon Lotz.
- When was Shepherds and Butchers released?
- Shepherds and Butchers was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.