Jack the Ripper (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, Jack the Ripper is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Robert S. Baker, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. A serial killer is murdering women in the Whitechapel district of London. An American policeman is brought in to help Scotland Yard solve the case.
Who’s in it. Jack the Ripper stars Lee Patterson as Sam Lowry, Eddie Byrne as Inspector O'Neill, Betty McDowall as Anne Ford and Ewen Solon as Sir David Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Jack the Ripper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and 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 Jack the Ripper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jack the Ripper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jack the Ripper (1959)?
- In US, Jack the Ripper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and 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 Jack the Ripper worth watching?
- Jack the Ripper holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jack the Ripper?
- Jack the Ripper stars Lee Patterson, Eddie Byrne, Betty McDowall, Ewen Solon and John Le Mesurier.
- When was Jack the Ripper released?
- Jack the Ripper was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.