Movie

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

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

★ 6.7(788)19861h 23m

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is available to rent or buy on LaCinetek and Sooner in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

🇫🇷 France

Good to know

Director: John McNaughton
Release date: 1986-09-24
Runtime: 1h 23m
Language: English
Box office: $609,939
Budget: $111,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Maljack Productions
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Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer — trailer

About Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a 1986 movie in the Crime, Horror and Thriller genres, directed by John McNaughton, starring Michael Rooker, Tracy Arnold and Tom Towles. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 788 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Michael Rooker

Henry

Tracy Arnold

Becky

Tom Towles

Otis

Mary Demas

Dead Woman / Dead Prostitute / Hooker #1

Anne Bartoletti

Waitress

Elizabeth Kaden

Dead Couple - Wife

Ted Kaden

Dead Couple - Husband

Denise Sullivan

Floating Woman

Anita Ores

Mall Shopper #1

Megan Ores

Mall Shopper #2

Cheri Jones

Mall Shopper #3

Monica Anne O'Malley

Mall Victim

Themes & keywords

chicago, illinoisprostituterapepsychopathsadisticbiographybased on true storysistermurderserial killerhome invasionkilling spreeincest

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer in France?+

In France, Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is available to rent or buy on LaCinetek and Sooner. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer on Netflix?+

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?+

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

Who stars in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?+

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer stars Michael Rooker, Tracy Arnold, Tom Towles, Mary Demas and Anne Bartoletti.

When did Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer come out?+

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is a 1986 movie directed by John McNaughton.

What genre is Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?+

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is Crime, Horror, Thriller and Drama film.

Who directed Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer?+

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was directed by John McNaughton.