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ACTION . 2004 . 2h 17m . 5.7/10

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"How did one man turn all-American teens into cold-blooded killers?"

The rise of Charles Manson and his "family," who are responsible for a series of famous murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a magnetic and mysterious man, attracts road-weary single mother Linda Kasabian to join his collection of outcasts on a ranch outside of Los Angeles. After murdering actress Sharon Tate, Manson and his followers are investigated by district attorney Vincent Bugliosi.

Starring Jeremy Davies, Clea DuVall, Allison Smith
5.7/10
Rating
2h 17m
Runtime
2004
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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How did one man turn all-American teens into cold-blooded killers?

The rise of Charles Manson and his "family," who are responsible for a series of famous murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a magnetic and mysterious man, attracts road-weary single mother Linda Kasabian to join his collection of outcasts on a ranch outside of Los Angeles. After murdering actress Sharon Tate, Manson and his followers are investigated by district attorney Vincent Bugliosi.

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Cast
Jeremy Davies stars as Charles Manson in Helter Skelter.
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Year context
Helter Skelter was released 22 years ago in 2004.
Overview
The rise of Charles Manson and his "family," who are responsible for a series of famous murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a magnetic and mysterious man, att...
Helter Skelter is a Action, Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 2h 17m.

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Released
Runtime
137 min (2h 17m)
Country
Rating
5.7/10 (76 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Helter Skelter about?
The rise of Charles Manson and his "family," who are responsible for a series of famous murders in the late 1960s. Manson, a magnetic and mysterious man, attracts road-weary single mother Linda Kasabian to join his collection of outcasts on a ranch outside of Los Angeles. After murdering actress Sharon Tate, Manson and his followers are investigated by district attorney Vincent Bugliosi.
How long is Helter Skelter?
Helter Skelter has a runtime of 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Who stars in Helter Skelter?
The cast of Helter Skelter includes Jeremy Davies, Clea DuVall, Allison Smith, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Marguerite Moreau.
What is the rating of Helter Skelter?
Helter Skelter has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 76 votes on TMDB.

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Action Crime Drama TV Movie
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