The Boston Strangler (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1968, The Boston Strangler is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Richard Fleischer, running about 116 minutes. “Why did 13 women willingly open their doors to the Boston Strangler?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon.
Who’s in it. The Boston Strangler stars Tony Curtis as Albert DeSalvo, Henry Fonda as John S. Bottomly, George Kennedy as Det. Phil DiNatale and Mike Kellin as Julian Soshnick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Boston Strangler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boston Strangler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boston Strangler tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boston Strangler (1968)?
- In US, The Boston Strangler is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Boston Strangler worth watching?
- The Boston Strangler holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boston Strangler?
- The Boston Strangler stars Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy, Mike Kellin and Hurd Hatfield.