Movie

The Boston Strangler

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

★ 6.7(253)19681h 56m

The Boston Strangler is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Boston Strangler

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Good to know

Director: Richard Fleischer
Release date: 1968-10-08
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

The Boston Strangler — trailer

About The Boston Strangler

The Boston Strangler is a 1968 movie in the Drama, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Richard Fleischer, starring Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda and George Kennedy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 253 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Boston Strangler in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Tony Curtis

Albert DeSalvo

Henry Fonda

John S. Bottomly

George Kennedy

Det. Phil DiNatale

Mike Kellin

Julian Soshnick

Hurd Hatfield

Terence Huntley

Murray Hamilton

Det. Frank McAfee

Jeff Corey

John Asgeirsson

Sally Kellerman

Dianne Cluny

William Marshall

Atty. Gen. Edward W. Brooke

George Voskovec

Peter Hurkos

Leora Dana

Mary Bottomly

Carolyn Conwell

Irmgard DeSalvo

Themes & keywords

police brutalitydouble lifeboston, massachusettsdetectivesurrealismstrangleserial killerstrangulationinterrogationlesbiansplit screen

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Boston Strangler in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Boston Strangler is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Boston Strangler on Netflix?+

The Boston Strangler is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Boston Strangler?+

The Boston Strangler has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in The Boston Strangler?+

The Boston Strangler stars Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy, Mike Kellin and Hurd Hatfield.

When did The Boston Strangler come out?+

The Boston Strangler is a 1968 movie directed by Richard Fleischer.

What genre is The Boston Strangler?+

The Boston Strangler is Drama, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Boston Strangler?+

The Boston Strangler was directed by Richard Fleischer.