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My Friend Dahmer

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2017 | 107 min | History, Drama, Crime

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and history buffs. If you loved Citizen X or Freedom Writers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect violence and sex.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $1 million worldwide

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 113K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Marc Meyers

  • Ross LynchJeffrey Dahmer
  • Alex WolffJohn 'Derf' Backderf
  • Anne HecheJoyce Dahmer
  • Dallas RobertsLionel Dahmer
  • Liam KoethDave Dahmer
  • Nancy TelzerowCarol Backderf
  • Tommy NelsonNeil
  • Harrison HolzerMike
  • Brigid NaughtonMelody
  • Cameron McKendryMoose