Killer of Sheep
Box Office Performance Data
Killer of Sheep
Drama
80 min
Stan works in drudgery at a slaughterhouse. His personal life is drab. Dissatisfaction and ennui keep him unresponsive to the needs of his adoring wife, and he must struggle against influences which would dishonor and endanger him and his family.
$100,467
Worldwide Box Office Gross
$714
Domestic Gross
7.2/10
IMDb Rating
96/100
Metascore
Distributor
Not specified
Genre
Drama
Director
Charles Burnett
Writer
Charles Burnett
Cast
Henry G. Sanders, Kaycee Moore, Charles Bracy
Release Date
Not specified
Last Updated
January 08, 2026
Data Source
BoxOfficeMojo
Data Collection Date
January 08, 2026
Plot Summary
Stan works in drudgery at a slaughterhouse. His personal life is drab. Dissatisfaction and ennui keep him unresponsive to the needs of his adoring wife, and he must struggle against influences which would dishonor and endanger him and his family.
Awards & Recognition
4 wins & 3 nominations total