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Where to watch The Boston Strangler (1968) tonight

The Boston Strangler (1968) runs 1 h 56 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.7 from 261 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 56 min — ends 9:56 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released
October 8, 1968
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 from 261 votes
Director
Richard Fleischer
Starring
Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda, George Kennedy, Mike Kellin
Language
English
Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.

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How long is The Boston Strangler?
The Boston Strangler is 1 h 56 min long (116 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:56 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Boston Strangler rated?
The Boston Strangler is rated R in the US.
Is The Boston Strangler a good movie to watch with a group?
Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream The Boston Strangler?
As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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