The Hunt For the BTK Killer (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2005, The Hunt For the BTK Killer is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Stephen Kay, running about 82 minutes. “Bind, torture, kill...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After 31 years at-large, detectives in Wichita, Kansas hone in on the serial killer known as BTK.
Who’s in it. The Hunt For the BTK Killer stars Robert Forster as Detective Jason Magida, Michael Michele as Detective Baines, Maury Chaykin as Robert Beattie and Mimi Kuzyk as Mrs. Magida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Hunt For the BTK Killer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Hunt For the BTK Killer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Hunt For the BTK Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Hunt For the BTK Killer (2005)?
- In US, The Hunt For the BTK Killer is available to 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 Hunt For the BTK Killer worth watching?
- The Hunt For the BTK Killer holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Hunt For the BTK Killer?
- The Hunt For the BTK Killer stars Robert Forster, Michael Michele, Maury Chaykin, Mimi Kuzyk and Gregg Henry.
- When was The Hunt For the BTK Killer released?
- The Hunt For the BTK Killer was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.