Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2014, Tales of the Grim Sleeper is a crime and documentary film directed by Nick Broomfield, running about 105 minutes. “25 years. Hundreds of victims. Justice for none.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Lonnie Franklin Jr. was arrested in South Central Los Angeles in 2010 as the suspected murderer of a string of young black women, police hailed it as the culmination of 20 years of investigations. Four years later documentary filmmaker Nick Broomfield took his camera to the alleged killer’s neighborhood for another view.
Who’s in it. Tales of the Grim Sleeper stars Lonnie Franklin Jr as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Tales of the Grim Sleeper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tales of the Grim Sleeper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tales of the Grim Sleeper tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tales of the Grim Sleeper (2014)?
- In US, Tales of the Grim Sleeper is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tales of the Grim Sleeper worth watching?
- Tales of the Grim Sleeper holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tales of the Grim Sleeper?
- Tales of the Grim Sleeper stars Lonnie Franklin Jr.
- When was Tales of the Grim Sleeper released?
- Tales of the Grim Sleeper was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.