Shepherds and Butchers
Seen it?2017 | 106 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Reversal of Fortune, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A lawyer takes on a case of a prison guard in South Africa who is traumatized by the executions he's witnessed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Oliver Schmitz
- Steve CooganJohn Weber
- Andrea RiseboroughKathleen Marais
- Garion DowdsLeon Labuschagne
- Marcel Van HeerdenJustice J. P. van Zyl
- Deon LotzWarrant Officer Rautenbach
- Eduan van JaarsveldtPedrie Wierda
- Lauren SteynLiesl Weber
- Robert HobbsPierre De Villiers
- Inge BeckmannJohn's Sister
- Brett WilliamsTennis partner