Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2005, Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is a drama and history film directed by Adrian Shergold, running about 98 minutes. “1940's England. When the world needed a hero, he gave them what they wanted. But history can be cruel.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Following in his father's footsteps, Albert Pierrepoint becomes one of Britain's most prolific executioners, hiding his identity as a grocery deliveryman. But when his ambition to be the best inadvertently exposes his gruesome secret, he becomes a minor celebrity & faces a public outcry against the practice of hanging. Based on true events.
Who’s in it. Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman stars Timothy Spall as Albert Pierrepoint, Juliet Stevenson as Annie Pierrepoint, Eddie Marsan as James 'Tish' Corbitt and Simon Armstrong as Minister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman (2005)?
- In US, Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman worth watching?
- Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman?
- Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman stars Timothy Spall, Juliet Stevenson, Eddie Marsan, Simon Armstrong and Ann Bell.
- When was Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman released?
- Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.