Bullhead (2011)
Kernel Score: 79% · 381 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Crime, Drama
Released: 2011-02-02
Runtime: 129 minutes
Where to watch Bullhead
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A young cattle farmer is approached by an unscrupulous veterinarian to make a shady deal with a notorious beef trader.
Bullhead parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Bullhead is an R-rated crime drama involving steroid trafficking, organized crime, and vengeance.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Keywords cite a criminal gang, vengeance, and violence tied to illegal cattle/hormone trafficking.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Steroid and hormone trafficking is central to the plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Michaël R. Roskam
Cast
- Matthias Schoenaerts as Jacky Vanmarsenille
- Jeroen Perceval as Diederik Maes
- Jeanne Dandoy as Lucia Schepers
- Barbara Sarafian as Eva Forrestier
- Tibo Vandenborre as Antony De Greef
- Frank Lammers as Sam Raymond
- Sam Louwyck as Marc Dekuyper
- Erico Salamone as Christian Fillippini
- Philip Grand'Henri as David Fillippini
- Kris Cuppens as Jean Vanmarsenille
Bullhead FAQ
Is Bullhead good?
Bullhead has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 381 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Bullhead?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, Pluto TV and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Bullhead OK for kids?
Bullhead is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Bullhead is an R-rated crime drama involving steroid trafficking, organized crime, and vengeance.
What movies are like Bullhead?
If you liked Bullhead, try In Cold Blood, Boys Cry, The Place Beyond the Pines and Cape Fear.