Is The Boston Strangler scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Boston Strangler for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, crime, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Boston Strangler in the US?

The Boston Strangler 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 The Boston Strangler?

The Boston Strangler runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Is The Boston Strangler suitable for kids?

The Boston Strangler is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19681h 56mDrama / Crime / Thriller

The Boston Strangler

Name: The Boston Strangler
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1968-10-08
Duration: 116 min

Why did 13 women willingly open their doors to the Boston Strangler?

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 258 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Boston Strangler at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 56m

At 1h 56m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Crime · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, crime, and thriller.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.6 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 258 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Boston Strangler tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 56m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 258 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is The Boston Strangler?

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Questions about The Boston Strangler

Is The Boston Strangler scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Boston Strangler for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, crime, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Boston Strangler in the US?: The Boston Strangler 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 The Boston Strangler?: The Boston Strangler runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
Is The Boston Strangler suitable for kids?: The Boston Strangler is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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