Is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer scary?

MyCinema has not rated Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, horror, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer in the US?

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

Is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer suitable for kids?

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19861h 23mCrime / Horror / Thriller / Drama

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Name: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer
Genre: Crime, Horror, Thriller, Drama
Released: 1986-09-24
Duration: 83 min

He's not Freddy, he's not Jason...he's real.

Arriving in Chicago, Henry moves in with ex-con acquaintance Otis and starts schooling him in the ways of the serial killer.

TMDB audience score

Based on 810 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 23m

At 1h 23m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Crime · Horror · Thriller · Drama

TMDB files it under crime, horror, thriller, and drama.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 8 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Free or ad-supported on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, and 5 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 810 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer tonight

It is a short one: 1h 23m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 810 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer scary?: MyCinema has not rated Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, horror, and thriller film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer in the US?: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, is free on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, and 5 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
Is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer suitable for kids?: Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.