The Hunt for the I-5 Killer (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, The Hunt for the I-5 Killer is an action, thriller and tv movie film directed by Allan Kroeker, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. “Hunt for the I-5 Killer” is a dramatization based on the haunting true story of the yearlong manhunt for a killer suspected of murdering 14 victims and committing numerous sexual assaults up and down the I-5 highway corridor through California, Washington and Oregon. As Detective Dave Kominek (John Corbett) starts to discover similarities in the cases, he becomes determined to prove the seemingly unrelated killings are the work of one man. As the case unfolds and more victims come to light, a shocking twist comes into play – could the sadistic mass murderer possibly be a handsome, all-American athlete? The movie is from Ann Rule’s book, and also stars Sara Canning.

Who’s in it. The Hunt for the I-5 Killer stars John Corbett as Dave Kominek, Sara Canning as Beth Williams, Tygh Runyan as Randy Woodfield and Andrew Wheeler as Mettner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Hunt for the I-5 Killer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Hunt for the I-5 Killer page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Hunt for the I-5 Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.