The Green Butchers (2003)
Kernel Score: 80% · 328 ratings
Genres: Comedy
Released: 2003-03-08
Runtime: 100 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
Svend and Bjarne work for a butcher in a small Danish town. Fed up with their boss' arrogance, they decide to start their own butcher shop. After dismal beginnings, an unfortunate accident happens which coincides with a large order of meat. One hasty decision leads to another and soon the business thrives. In the meantime, Bjarne has to deal with his twin brother who has been in coma for years following a gruesome car accident.
The Green Butchers parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that The Green Butchers is a dark Danish comedy involving an accidental death, meat processing, and a gruesome car accident backstory.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Dark comedic violence including a fatal accident and grim implications involving a butcher shop; a gruesome car crash is referenced.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Some social drinking is implied in scenes among adult friends.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas as Bjarne / Eigil
- Mads Mikkelsen as Svend
- Line Kruse as Astrid
- Nicolas Bro as Hus Hans
- Aksel Erhardtsen as Villumsen
- Bodil Jørgensen as Tina
- Ole Thestrup as Holger
- Lily Weiding as Juhl
- Camilla Bendix as Beate
- Tomas Villum Jensen as Håndværker
The Green Butchers FAQ
Is The Green Butchers good?
The Green Butchers has an 80% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 328 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Green Butchers?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Green Butchers OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that The Green Butchers is a dark Danish comedy involving an accidental death, meat processing, and a gruesome car accident backstory.
What movies are like The Green Butchers?
If you liked The Green Butchers, try Eddie Murphy Raw, Delicatessen, Flickering Lights and Trinity Is Still My Name.