The Tale of Sweeney Todd (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1998, The Tale of Sweeney Todd is a horror, mystery and tv movie film directed by John Schlesinger, running about 92 minutes. “The Original Serial Killer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The fictional tale of the murderous 19th century barber (Ben Kinglsey) who sold his kills to a neighboring butcher (Joanna Lumley) for her renowned meat pies. A young innocent (Selina Boyack) and the dashing inspector (Campbell Scott) who tries to solve the murders are also thrown into the mix.
Who’s in it. The Tale of Sweeney Todd stars Ben Kingsley as Sweeney Todd, Campbell Scott as Ben Carlyle, Joanna Lumley as Mrs. Lovett and Selina Boyack as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Tale of Sweeney Todd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Tale of Sweeney Todd page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Tale of Sweeney Todd tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Tale of Sweeney Todd (1998)?
- In US, The Tale of Sweeney Todd is available to stream on fuboTV, Midnight Pulp and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Tale of Sweeney Todd worth watching?
- The Tale of Sweeney Todd holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Tale of Sweeney Todd?
- The Tale of Sweeney Todd stars Ben Kingsley, Campbell Scott, Joanna Lumley, Selina Boyack and David Wilmot.
- When was The Tale of Sweeney Todd released?
- The Tale of Sweeney Todd was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.