Helter Skelter (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2004, Helter Skelter is an action, drama, crime and tv movie film directed by John Gray, running about 137 minutes. “How did one man turn all-American teens into cold-blooded killers?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The rise of Charles Manson and his "family," who are responsible for a series of famous murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a magnetic and mysterious man, attracts road-weary single mother Linda Kasabian to join his collection of outcasts on a ranch outside of Los Angeles. After murdering actress Sharon Tate, Manson and his followers are investigated by district attorney Vincent Bugliosi.
Who’s in it. Helter Skelter stars Jeremy Davies as Charles Manson, Clea DuVall as Linda Kasabian, Allison Smith as Patricia 'Katie' Krenwinkle and Mary Lynn Rajskub as Lynette 'Squeaky' Fromme, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Helter Skelter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Helter Skelter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Helter Skelter 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Helter Skelter (2004)?
- In US, Helter Skelter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Helter Skelter worth watching?
- Helter Skelter holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Helter Skelter?
- Helter Skelter stars Jeremy Davies, Clea DuVall, Allison Smith, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Eric Dane.
- When was Helter Skelter released?
- Helter Skelter was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.