The Ripper (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 6.6
Released in 2020, The Ripper is a documentary and crime series.
What it’s about. For five years, from 1975 to 1980, the Yorkshire Ripper murders cast a dark shadow over the lives of women in the North of England. 13 women were dead and the police seemed incapable of catching the killer. No one felt safe – and every man was a suspect.
Who’s in it. The Ripper stars Alan Whitehouse as Self - Yorkshire Post, Keith Hellawell as Self - Superintendent, Bradford, Bruce Jones as Self and Jeremy Thompson as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Ripper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ripper page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ripper tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ripper (2020)?
- In US, The Ripper is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ripper worth watching?
- The Ripper holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ripper?
- The Ripper stars Alan Whitehouse, Keith Hellawell, Bruce Jones, Jeremy Thompson and Christa Ackroyd.
- When was The Ripper released?
- The Ripper was released in 2020.