The Green Butchers (2003)
Movie 1h 40m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
Dating from 2003, The Green Butchers sits in the comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Anders Thomas Jensen. The cast includes Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas and Elsebeth Steentoft. The running time is 1h 40m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
69Tonight Score Well rated, short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
A black comedy featuring two butchers, Svend "Sweat" and Bjarne, who start their own shop to get away from their arrogant boss. Cannibalism is soon introduced to the plot, and further complications arise due to the reappearance of Bjarne's intellectually disabled twin brother Eigil.
Where to watch The Green Butchers
Streaming catalogues change often. These links show which official services currently offer this title in your country:
Get an email alert for The Green Butchers
Find on JustWatch Streaming & rental options (TMDB) IMDb page Parents guide
Cast & crew
- Anders Thomas JensenDirector
- Mads Mikkelsenas Svend
- Nikolaj Lie Kaasas Bjarne / Eigil
- Elsebeth Steentoftas Ingrid Grith
- Ole Thestrupas Holger
- Nicolas Broas Hus Hans
- Tomas Villum Jensenas Håndværker
- Peter Lambertas Håndværker
- Camilla Bendixas Beate
Data from TMDB. Page last updated 4 Oct 2026. Download share image
Questions about The Green Butchers
- What genre is The Green Butchers?
- The Green Butchers is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in The Green Butchers?
- Mads Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Elsebeth Steentoft, Ole Thestrup, Nicolas Bro appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Green Butchers?
- Anders Thomas Jensen directed The Green Butchers.
- How long is The Green Butchers?
- The Green Butchers runs for 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- Is The Green Butchers worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Green Butchers?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
