Butcher Boys (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 2013, Butcher Boys is an action, comedy, thriller and horror film directed by Justin Meeks, running about 86 minutes. “You are what you eat” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gut-wrenching, non-stop roller coaster ride through the hellish underbelly of inner-city America. A birthday celebration at an upscale restaurant sets in motion events that bring Sissy, her brother, Mikey, and friends, Kenny and Barbie, face to face with the macabre world of the Boneboys. Inspired by Jonathan Swift's cannibalistic tale A Modest Proposal, the Boneboys are international predators who deal in human flesh - dead or alive. Their hunting grounds are the cities of the world.
Who’s in it. Butcher Boys stars Ali Faulkner as Sissy, Edwin Neal as Freddy, Marilyn Burns as Ruth and Derek Lee Nixon as Benny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Butcher Boys has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Butcher Boys page.
If you liked it. Fans of Butcher Boys tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Butcher Boys (2013)?
- In US, Butcher Boys is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Butcher Boys worth watching?
- Butcher Boys holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Butcher Boys?
- Butcher Boys stars Ali Faulkner, Edwin Neal, Marilyn Burns, Derek Lee Nixon and Johnny Walter.
- When was Butcher Boys released?
- Butcher Boys was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.