The Butcher (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1998, The Butcher is a drama film directed by Aurelio Grimaldi, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Alina is married to Daniele, a famous conductor. While Daniele is away, she finds herself attracted to Bruno, a butcher. One day, Bruno left a message… “Tomorrow morning I’ll knock on your door. If you don’t want me, don’t be there.” Next morning Bruno keeps his word. The apartment door is ajar. He finds Alina on a sofa, pale, bathed in sweat, fearful and expectant. While Daniele conducts his final concert in Samarkand, Bruno and Alina make love in every way imaginable… and Alina will never be the same.
Who’s in it. The Butcher stars Alba Parietti as Alina, Miki Manojlović as Il macellaio, Lorenzo Majnoni as Daniele and Giulio Base as Lorenzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, 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, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butcher (1998)?
- 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 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butcher?
- The Butcher stars Alba Parietti, Miki Manojlović, Lorenzo Majnoni, Giulio Base and Caterina Vertova.
- When was The Butcher released?
- The Butcher was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.