Boston Strangler Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Boston Strangler.

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  Keira Knightley

  Black Doves (series), Silent Night

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  Carrie Coon

  Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, His Three Daughters

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  Alessandro Nivola

  Kraven the Hunter, The Brutalist

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  Chris Cooper

  The Bourne Identity, The Tempest

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  David Dastmalchian

  Afraid, The Boogeyman

• M
  Morgan Spector

  Nanny, Permission

• B
  Bill Camp

  Salem's Lot, Drive-Away Dolls

Crew Behind the Film

The Boston Strangler behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Matt Ruskin last directed Crown Heights. The film's writer Matt Ruskin last wrote Crown Heights.

Director

Matt Ruskin

Screenwriter

Matt Ruskin

Producers

Tom Ackerley
Josey McNamara
Ridley Scott
Kevin Walsh

Additional Information

All Trailers

Official Boston Strangler movie trailers and clips.

Production Details

What we know about the Boston Strangler movie production.

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