The Krays: Mad Axeman (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2019, The Krays: Mad Axeman is a drama and crime film directed by William Kerley, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of Frank Mitchell who was sprung from Dartmoor Prison by the Krays 10 days before Christmas 1966. Whilst a national manhunt ensued, he was holed up in a flat in East London with a minder and hostess for company. 'The Mad Axeman' is a gripping suspense crime thriller.
Who’s in it. The Krays: Mad Axeman stars Diarmaid Murtagh as Frank Mitchell, Morgan Watkins as John, Scott Wickes as Ron Kray and Ben Osborne as Reg Kray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Krays: Mad Axeman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus 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 The Krays: Mad Axeman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Krays: Mad Axeman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Krays: Mad Axeman (2019)?
- In US, The Krays: Mad Axeman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 The Krays: Mad Axeman worth watching?
- The Krays: Mad Axeman holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Krays: Mad Axeman?
- The Krays: Mad Axeman stars Diarmaid Murtagh, Morgan Watkins, Scott Wickes, Ben Osborne and Elen Rhys.