

Jack the Ripper (1988)
Overview
Jack the Ripper is a 1988 two-part television film/miniseries portraying a fictionalized account of the hunt for Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888. The series coincided with the 100th anniversary of the murders.
Where to watch Jack the Ripper
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | The, Tubi TV | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Discovery+, ITVX | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Crime+Investigation Play, Wow Fiction | — | — |
| France | SFR Play | — | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Poland | Pilot WP | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Jack the Ripper in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Jack the Ripper about?
Jack the Ripper is a 1988 two-part television film/miniseries portraying a fictionalized account of the hunt for Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888. The series coincided with the 100th anniversary of the murders. Jack the Ripper is a Drama, Mystery, Crime series, first aired on 1988-10-11, 1 season and 2 episodes.
Is Jack the Ripper worth watching?
TMDB users rate Jack the Ripper 7.0 out of 10 from 121 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Jack the Ripper?
In the United States, Jack the Ripper is free to watch on The and Tubi TV. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Derek Marlowe, David Wickes
Cast
- Michael Caine as Inspector Frederick Abberline
- Jane Seymour as Emma
- Lewis Collins as Sergeant George Godley
- Armand Assante as Richard Mansfield
- Lysette Anthony as Mary Jane Kelly
- Michael Gothard as George Lusk
- T. P. McKenna as O'Connor
- Richard Morant as Dr. Acland
- Christopher Fulford as Beggar
- Harry Andrews as Coroner Wynne Baxter
- Peter Armitage as Sergeant Kerby
- Hugh Fraser as Sir Charles Warren
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Sources
Details and the 7.0/10 rating from Jack the Ripper on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.