Cropsey (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 6.1

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Released in 2009, Cropsey is a crime, horror, mystery and documentary film directed by Joshua Zeman, running about 84 minutes. “The Truth is Terrifying.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Realizing the urban legend of their youth has actually come true, two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances.

Who’s in it. Cropsey stars Joshua Zeman as Himself, Barbara Brancaccio as Herself, Bill Ellis as Himself - Professor of Folklore, Penn State and Dorothy D'Eletto as Herself - Archivist & Researcher, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Cropsey has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $35.5K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Daring Docs Amazon Channel and Fear Factory 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 Cropsey page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cropsey tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Cropsey (2009)?
In US, Cropsey is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Daring Docs Amazon Channel, 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 Cropsey worth watching?
Cropsey holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror, mystery and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cropsey?
Cropsey stars Joshua Zeman, Barbara Brancaccio, Bill Ellis, Dorothy D'Eletto and Geraldo Rivera.
When was Cropsey released?
Cropsey was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.