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"The mind is a place of its own."
On February 15, 1992 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the world's most infamous serial killers, was convicted of 15 counts of murder and sentenced to 937 years in federal prison. This movie is based on events from his life.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
FREE
7 countries
Plex
FREE
5 countries
fuboTV
2 countries
Criterion Channel
2 countries
B
Booh Amazon Channel
2 countries
The Roku Channel
FREE
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Dahmer earned $144K against a $250K budget.
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Year context
Dahmer was released 24 years ago in 2002.
CAST (20)
Jeremy Renner
Jeffrey Dahmer
Bruce Davison
Lionel Dahmer
Artel Great
Rodney
Matt Newton
Lance Bell
Dionysio Basco
Khamtay
Kate Williamson
Grandma
Lily Knight
Mrs. Dahmer
CP
Christina Payano
Letitia
TB
Tom'ya Bowden
Shawna
Sean Blakemore
Corliss
MS
Mickey Swenson
Officer Phillips
JB
Julius Branca
Officer Powell
PB
Pierson Blaetz
Officer Martin
VZ
Vincent Zangari
Ohio Officer
XL
Xavier Lawrence
Young Man in Bar
David Manis
Shop Steward
SK
Steve Keyes
New Guy
DM
Daniel McInerney
Bartender
AH
Archie Howard
Bouncer 1
DF
Damian Forester
Bouncer 2
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$250K
Budget
$144K
Revenue
-42%
ROI
UNDERPERFORMED
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
101 min (1h 41m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.3/10 (317 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$250,000
Box Office
$144,008
Profit
$-105,992
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Dahmer about?
On February 15, 1992 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the world's most infamous serial killers, was convicted of 15 counts of murder and sentenced to 937 years in federal prison. This movie is based on events from his life.
How long is Dahmer?
Dahmer has a runtime of 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Who directed Dahmer?
Dahmer was directed by David Jacobson.
Who stars in Dahmer?
The cast of Dahmer includes Jeremy Renner, Bruce Davison, Artel Great, Matt Newton, Dionysio Basco.
How much did Dahmer make at the box office?
Dahmer earned $144,008 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $250,000.
What is the rating of Dahmer?
Dahmer has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 based on 317 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Crime
Drama
Thriller
Horror
KEYWORDS (16)
rape
necrophilia
knife
gay club
biography
based on true story
murder
serial killer
male masturbation
polaroid
dismemberment
photo
drugged drink
gay theme
dismembering a dead body
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