Is The Craigslist Killer scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Craigslist Killer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film.

Where can I watch The Craigslist Killer in the US?

The Craigslist Killer is free on YouTube Free and can be rented from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Craigslist Killer?

The Craigslist Killer runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Is The Craigslist Killer suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for The Craigslist Killer in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB20111h 35mDrama / Thriller

The Craigslist Killer

Name: The Craigslist Killer
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2011-01-03
Duration: 95 min

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Based on a true story, seemingly flawless Philip Markoff, a charismatic and popular medical student at Boston University, leads a double life and starts to descend into a twisted world of gambling, crime, battery, and eventually murder, all while meeting his victims via Craigslist.

TMDB audience score

Based on 113 votes

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Where to watch in the US

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The Craigslist Killer at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 35m

At 1h 35m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama and thriller.

US availability

1 free · 3 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 113 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Craigslist Killer tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 35m.
It is free to watch on YouTube Free in the US.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Craigslist Killer

Is The Craigslist Killer scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Craigslist Killer for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama and thriller film.
Where can I watch The Craigslist Killer in the US?: The Craigslist Killer is free on YouTube Free and can be rented from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Craigslist Killer?: The Craigslist Killer runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
Is The Craigslist Killer suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for The Craigslist Killer in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.