Killer of Sheep (1978)
0.1377Canon Score · ranked #193 all time
Aggregated from 6 of 31 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the film
An African-American man working at a slaughterhouse in the Watts area of Los Angeles leads a dissatisfied and listless existence.
Why it ranks #193
Every list on which Killer of Sheep appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #44 / 264 |
| Time Out 100 Best (2026 ed.) | Critics' canon | #72 / 99 |
| Empire 500 Greatest (2008) | Editorial list | #398 / 500 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| Slant 100 Essential Films | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Movies (2003-2024 union) | Critics' canon | Selected |