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3/10Something's missing and that is entertainment lacking. Fans of the genre won't notice it much but someone who loves fast-paced crime will. I did.
Reviewed on March 24, 2023
Boston Strangler(2023)
Inspired by a true story
6.6(873)1h 53m2023-03-16
CrimeMysteryThriller
Boston Strangler Synopsis
Reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole bravely pursue the story of the Boston Strangler at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.
Boston Strangler (2023) is a crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Matt Ruskin, released on March 16, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon, Chris Cooper and Alessandro Nivola. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 873 ratings.
- Director:
- Matt Ruskin
- Writers:
- Matt Ruskin
- Producers:
- Ridley Scott, Tom Ackerley, Josey McNamara
- Cinematographer:
- Ben Kutchins
- Composer:
- Paul Leonard-Morgan
- Production:
- 20th Century Studios, LuckyChap Entertainment, Langley Park Productions, Scott Free Productions
- Status:
- Released
Boston Strangler (2023) Trailer
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Boston Strangler Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Boston Strangler.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Official Trailer
Trailer
Victim
Clip
I Think I Found Something
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Loretta & Jean Featurette
Featurette
Keira Knightley Intro
Featurette
Boston Strangler Cast & Crew
Main cast
Keira Knightley
as Loretta McLaughlin
Carrie Coon
as Jean Cole
Chris Cooper
as Jack Maclaine
Alessandro Nivola
as Detective Conley
Rory Cochrane
as Detective Deline
David Dastmalchian
as Albert DeSalvo
Peter Gerety
as Eddie Corsetti
Robert John Burke
as Eddie Holland
- Ryan Winkles
Ryan Winkles
as Daniel Marsh
Morgan Spector
as James McLaughlin
Michael Malvesti
as Detective Donovan
- Aurora McLaughlin
Aurora McLaughlin
as Maggie
Key crew
Directed by Matt Ruskin, written by Matt Ruskin, produced by Ridley Scott, Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara.
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Boston Strangler Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 873 ratings.
CinemaSerf
6/10This isn't so much a story about the notorious murderer, but more one of two investigative journalists who meticulously followed the case and tried to establish the truth behind these gruesome crimes. Loretta McLaughlin (Keira Knightley) was largely responsible for taking the initiative to her editor (Chris Cooper) but that published, convincing, analysis drew considerable disdain from the police and she was…
Reviewed on April 1, 2023
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Boston Strangler – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Boston Strangler online?
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Boston Strangler (2023) is available to stream on Hulu. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Boston Strangler?
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The main cast of Boston Strangler (2023) includes Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon, Chris Cooper, Alessandro Nivola and Rory Cochrane. The film was directed by Matt Ruskin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Boston Strangler released?
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Boston Strangler was released on March 16, 2023 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Boston Strangler worth watching?
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Boston Strangler (2023) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 873 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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