The Boston Strangler (1968)
Overview
Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon.
Where to watch The Boston Strangler
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Joyn Plus | — | — |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Amazon Video +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, YouTube, Amazon Video +2 |
| Brazil | Looke | — | — |
| Japan | — | FOD | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Boston Strangler in 6 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Boston Strangler about?
Boston is being terrorized by a series of seemingly random murders of women. Based on the true story, the film follows the investigators path through several leads before introducing the Strangler as a character. It is seen almost exclusively from the point of view of the investigators who have very few clues to build a case upon. The Boston Strangler is a Drama, Crime, Thriller movie, released on 1968-10-08, runtime 116 minutes.
Is The Boston Strangler worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Boston Strangler 6.7 out of 10 from 262 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Boston Strangler?
In Germany, The Boston Strangler streams on Joyn Plus. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Richard Fleischer
Cast
- Tony Curtis as Albert DeSalvo
- Henry Fonda as John S. Bottomly
- George Kennedy as Det. Phil DiNatale
- Mike Kellin as Julian Soshnick
- Hurd Hatfield as Terence Huntley
- Murray Hamilton as Det. Frank McAfee
- Jeff Corey as John Asgeirsson
- Sally Kellerman as Dianne Cluny
- William Marshall as Atty. Gen. Edward W. Brooke
- George Voskovec as Peter Hurkos
- Leora Dana as Mary Bottomly
- Carolyn Conwell as Irmgard DeSalvo
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Sources
Details and the 6.7/10 rating from The Boston Strangler on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.