The Butcher (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, The Butcher is a crime, horror and thriller film directed by Christian González.
What it’s about. Young Everardo Muñoz is the leader of the Mexican Butchers and Related Workers Union. Feeling like he's the chosen one, he tries to persuade his friend, Congressman Valles Pascual, to help him launch his political career. But as usual, the party he belongs to has other plans for him, just like in Buenos Muchachos. What the butcher doesn't know, although he finds out in time, is that this new plot includes wiping him off the map and then making carnitas with his corpse.
Who’s in it. The Butcher stars Jorge Reynoso as Everardo Muñoz / El destazador / The Butcher, Elizabeth Arcienega as Raquel, Roberto Ballesteros as Pascual Valles and Yirah Aparicio as Yolanda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Butcher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butcher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butcher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butcher (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Butcher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Butcher worth watching?
- The Butcher holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butcher?
- The Butcher stars Jorge Reynoso, Elizabeth Arcienega, Roberto Ballesteros, Yirah Aparicio and Guillermo Lagunes.
- When was The Butcher released?
- The Butcher was released in 1996.