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My Friend Dahmer

My Friend Dahmer

Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. This is the story before that story.

Jeffrey Dahmer struggles with a difficult family life as a young boy. During his teenage years he slowly transforms, edging closer to the serial killer he was to become.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: My Friend Dahmer
  • Genres: History, Drama, Crime
  • Release Date: 2017-11-03
  • Runtime: 107 minutes
  • Rating: 6.5/10 (610 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $1,361,611
  • Production Companies: Ibid Filmworks, Aperture Entertainment, Attic Light Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.8269
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ross Lynch

Ross Lynch

as Jeffrey Dahmer

Alex Wolff

Alex Wolff

as John 'Derf' Backderf

Anne Heche

Anne Heche

as Joyce Dahmer

Dallas Roberts

Dallas Roberts

as Lionel Dahmer

Liam Koeth

Liam Koeth

as Dave Dahmer

Nancy Telzerow

Nancy Telzerow

as Carol Backderf

Tommy Nelson

Tommy Nelson

as Neil

Harrison Holzer

Harrison Holzer

as Mike

Brigid Naughton

Brigid Naughton

as Melody

Cameron McKendry

Cameron McKendry

as Moose

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Derf gives Jeffrey a ride

Fishing Scene

Dog Scene

Jeffrey's dad puts his foot down

Official Trailer (Australia)

Keywords

high school1970sbiographybased on true storyohiosociopathmurdermale homosexualityserial killerdivorcesocial outcast

Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Friend Dahmer?

My Friend Dahmer is a History, Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 2017-11-03.

Who are the main actors in My Friend Dahmer?

The main cast includes Ross Lynch, Alex Wolff, Anne Heche, Dallas Roberts, Liam Koeth, .

Where can I watch My Friend Dahmer online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if My Friend Dahmer is available.

Is My Friend Dahmer based on a true story?

Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. This is the story before that story.

What is the IMDb rating of My Friend Dahmer?

My Friend Dahmer has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 610 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of My Friend Dahmer?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $1,361,611 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for My Friend Dahmer?

The soundtrack was composed by Ibid Filmworks, Aperture Entertainment, Attic Light Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was My Friend Dahmer filmed?

My Friend Dahmer was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is My Friend Dahmer?

The total runtime of My Friend Dahmer is 107 minutes.

Is My Friend Dahmer suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to My Friend Dahmer?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to My Friend Dahmer.

Does My Friend Dahmer have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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