Dahmer (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2002, Dahmer is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by David Jacobson, running about 101 minutes. “The mind is a place of its own.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On February 15, 1992 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the world's most infamous serial killers, was convicted of 15 counts of murder and sentenced to 937 years in federal prison. This movie is based on events from his life.
Who’s in it. Dahmer stars Jeremy Renner as Jeffrey Dahmer, Bruce Davison as Lionel Dahmer, Artel Great as Rodney and Matt Newton as Lance Bell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dahmer has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $144K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Dahmer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dahmer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dahmer (2002)?
- In US, Dahmer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Dahmer worth watching?
- Dahmer 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 Dahmer?
- Dahmer stars Jeremy Renner, Bruce Davison, Artel Great, Matt Newton and Dion Basco.
- When was Dahmer released?
- Dahmer was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.