Killer of Sheep (1978)
Set in the Watts area of Los Angeles, a slaughterhouse worker must suspend his emotions to continue working at a job he finds repugnant, and then he finds he has little sensitivity for the family he works so hard to support.
All Releases
Domestic (88.7%)
$499,649
$499,649
International (11.3%)
$63,952
$63,952
Worldwide
$563,601
$563,601
Domestic DistributorMilestone
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Domestic Opening$26,154
Earliest Release DateMarch 30, 2007
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 20 min
GenresDrama
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By Release
| Release Group | Rollout | Markets | Domestic | International | Worldwide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Release | March 30, 2007 | Domestic | $404,508 | $12,001 | $416,509 |
| 2008 Re-release | June 20-October 1, 2008 | EMEA | – | $51,951 | $51,951 |
| 2025 Re-release | April 18, 2025 | Domestic | $95,141 | – | $95,141 |
By Region
| Domestic | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2 | $499,649 | 10,124 |
| EMEA | # Releases | Lifetime Gross | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | $48,904 | 6,811 |
| France | 1 | $3,047 | 8,832 |
