Hangman (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 4.3
Released in 2001, Hangman is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Ken Girotti, running about 96 minutes. “Let the Games Begin.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Death by noose. A nasty way to die if you're not dropped from a length, but instead just had the support kicked from beneath you. A series of murders like this is taking place, linked to a net-based game of 'Hangman', the words of which are linked somehow. Detective Roos (LDP) is on the case. He finds himself drawn to Grace Mitchell (Madchen Amick), who is somehow connected to all of the victims. Hangman is a story of pure vengeance, against everyone who burdened the killer's mind.
Who’s in it. Hangman stars Lou Diamond Phillips as Detective Nick Roos, Mädchen Amick as Grace Mitchell, Mark Wilson as Det. Sam Baluzy and Vince Corazza as Detective Little, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Hangman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hangman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hangman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hangman (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hangman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hangman worth watching?
- Hangman holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hangman?
- Hangman stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Mädchen Amick, Mark Wilson, Vince Corazza and Robert Haley.
- When was Hangman released?
- Hangman was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.