From Hell (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, From Hell is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Albert Hughes, running about 122 minutes. “More than the legend will survive.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Frederick Abberline is an opium-huffing inspector from Scotland Yard who falls for one of Jack the Ripper's prostitute targets in this Hughes brothers adaption of a graphic novel that posits the Ripper's true identity.
Who’s in it. From Hell stars Johnny Depp as Inspector Frederick Abberline, Heather Graham as Mary Kelly, Ian Holm as Sir William Gull and Robbie Coltrane as Sergeant Peter Godley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, From Hell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $74.6M at the box office.
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 From Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of From Hell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From Hell (2001)?
- In US, From Hell 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 From Hell worth watching?
- From Hell holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in From Hell?
- From Hell stars Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm, Robbie Coltrane and Ian Richardson.
- When was From Hell released?
- From Hell was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.