Boston Strangler Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Feb. 26, 2023

Boston Strangler

Release Date: Friday, March 17, 2023 Hulu

Director: Matt Ruskin

Starring: Keira Knightley • Carrie Coon • Alessandro Nivola • Chris Cooper • David Dastmalchian

R Crime N/A

4 / 5.0

97% WILL SEE 3% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: The film follows Loretta McLaughlin (Keira Knightley), a reporter for the Record-American newspaper, who becomes the first journalist to connect the Boston Strangler murders. As the mysterious killer claims more and more victims, Loretta attempts to continue her investigation alongside colleague and confidante Jean Cole (Carrie Coon), yet the duo finds themselves stymied by the rampant sexism of the era. Nevertheless, McLaughlin and Cole bravely pursue the story at great personal risk, putting their own lives on the line in their quest to uncover the truth.

Crime Drama True Story Period

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Who stars in Boston Strangler – Cast List

Keira Knightley
Pride & Prejudice, Collateral Beauty
Carrie Coon
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Widows
Alessandro Nivola
Kraven the Hunter, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Chris Cooper
The History of Sound, The Town
D
David Dastmalchian
Dust Bunny, Sender
M
Morgan Spector
Nanny, Permission
B
Bill Camp
How To Make A Killing, Sound of Freedom

Who is making Boston Strangler – Crew List

A look at Boston Strangler behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Matt Ruskin last helmed Crown Heights. The film's writer Matt Ruskin last penned Crown Heights.

Director: Matt Ruskin
Screenwriter: Matt Ruskin
Producers: Tom Ackerley
Josey McNamara
Ridley Scott
Kevin Walsh

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: 20th Century Studios
Scott Free Productions

Production – What we know about the Boston Strangler

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2023

Completed

Changed Boston Strangler movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Nov 2021

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Will begin shooting in December 2021 in Boston.

Oct 2021

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for some violent content and language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Boston Strangler Trailers and Clips

Boston Strangler

Official Trailer

Boston Strangler Release Date: When was the film released?

Boston Strangler was released in Hulu on Friday, March 17 , 2023. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including 65, Inside and Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

The estimated home release date for Boston Strangler is currently being determined. Stay tuned!