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The Butcher

7.119701h 33mMovieThrillerCrimeDrama

An unlikely friendship between a dour, working class butcher and a repressed schoolteacher coincides with a grisly series of Ripper-type murders in a provincial French town.

DirectorClaude Chabrol
WriterClaude Chabrol
ProducerAndré Génovès

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Cast · Directed by Claude Chabrol

SAStéphane Audran
Stéphane Audran
Hélène Davile, aka 'Mlle Hélène'
JYJean Yanne
Jean Yanne
Paul Thomas, aka 'Popaul'
RRRoger Rudel
Roger Rudel
Commissioner Grumbach
APAntonio Passalia
Antonio Passalia
Angelo
MBMario Beccara
Mario Beccara
Léon Hamel
WG
William Guérault
Charles
PF
Pascal Ferone
Father Charpy

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The Butcher — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Butcher?

The Butcher is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Butcher on Netflix?

No, The Butcher is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.

Is The Butcher on Amazon Prime Video?

The Butcher isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Butcher is available on BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.