The Zodiac Killer (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1971, The Zodiac Killer is a thriller, crime and horror film directed by Tom Hanson, running about 87 minutes. “It really happened” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The San Francisco area is beset by a series of seemingly random murders without motive or pattern. The police are taunted by phone calls and letters. Could the maniac be the violent, truck driver, or the seemingly mild-mannered mailman, or even a cop?
Who’s in it. The Zodiac Killer stars Hal Reed as Jerry, Bob Jones as Grover, Ray Lynch as Sgt. Pittman and Mary Darrington as First Murder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Zodiac Killer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel, Cultpix and Cineverse 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 The Zodiac Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Zodiac Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Zodiac Killer (1971)?
- In US, The Zodiac Killer is available to stream on YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Cultpix, 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 Zodiac Killer worth watching?
- The Zodiac Killer holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Zodiac Killer?
- The Zodiac Killer stars Hal Reed, Bob Jones, Ray Lynch, Mary Darrington and Frank Sanabek.
- When was The Zodiac Killer released?
- The Zodiac Killer was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.