Hands of the Ripper (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1971, Hands of the Ripper is a thriller and horror film directed by Peter Sasdy, running about 85 minutes. “The hands of Jack the Ripper live again...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A series of murders occur that mirror those committed by the Whitechapel Ripper. Through his experiments with psychoanalysis Dr Pritchard discovers a deadly violence in one of his young female patients. As he delves into the recesses of her mind he uncovers that Anna is possessed by her dead father's spirit, willing her to commit acts of gruesome savagery over which she has no control. But the most chilling revelation of all is the identity of her father: Jack the Ripper himself.
Who’s in it. Hands of the Ripper stars Eric Porter as Dr. John Pritchard, Angharad Rees as Anna, Jane Merrow as Laura and Keith Bell as Michael Pritchard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Hands of the Ripper has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hands of the Ripper page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hands of the Ripper tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hands of the Ripper (1971)?
- In US, Hands of the Ripper is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hands of the Ripper worth watching?
- Hands of the Ripper holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hands of the Ripper?
- Hands of the Ripper stars Eric Porter, Angharad Rees, Jane Merrow, Keith Bell and Derek Godfrey.
- When was Hands of the Ripper released?
- Hands of the Ripper was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.