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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.
The Craigslist Killer (2011) is a drama and thriller film directed by Stephen Kay, released on January 3, 2011 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Jake McDorman, Agnes Bruckner, Julia Campbell and Kevin Kilner. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 111 ratings.
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Jake McDorman
as Phillip Markoff
Agnes Bruckner
as Megan McAllister
Julia Campbell
as Susan McAllister
Kevin Kilner
as David McAllister
Candice Patton
as Kate
Judith Hoag
as Patricia Banks
Sam McMurray
as Dr. Janeway
Joshua Close
as Detective Frye
Leela Savasta
as Julissa Brisman
Trieste Kelly Dunn
as Trisha Leffler
William Baldwin
as Detective Bennett
Kerry Knuppe
as Janet
Directed by Stephen Kay, written by Donald Martin, Stephen Tolkin and Michele McPhee, produced by Kyle A. Clark and Lina Wong.
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 111 ratings.
The Craigslist Killer offers an intriguing premise based on a true crime, but focuses more on romantic drama than psychological tension, leaving its thriller potential underexplored. Weak character development and a lack of emotional depth hinder the impact of its core message—that people can hide dark secrets behind perfect facades. Though the story is systematic, its rushed resolution and unclear tone make it…
Reviewed on September 30, 2025
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The Craigslist Killer (2011) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
The main cast of The Craigslist Killer (2011) includes Jake McDorman, Agnes Bruckner, Julia Campbell, Kevin Kilner and Candice Patton. The film was directed by Stephen Kay. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Craigslist Killer was released on January 3, 2011 and runs for 1h 35m.
The Craigslist Killer (2011) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 111 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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