The Tale of Sweeney Todd
1998, English. Directed by John Schlesinger.
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The fictional tale of the murderous 19th century barber (Ben Kinglsey) who sold his kills to a neighboring butcher (Joanna Lumley) for her renowned meat pies. A young innocent (Selina Boyack) and the dashing inspector (Campbell Scott) who tries to solve the murders are also thrown into the mix.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Tale of Sweeney Todd is streaming on fuboTV, Midnight Pulp, and Howdy in India.
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Details
- Released
- 30 August 1998
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Buckman, Peter Shaw
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What The Tale of Sweeney Todd is based on
The Tale of Sweeney Todd is based on The String of Pearls (1846) by James Malcolm Rymer.
1846
The String of Pearls
By James Malcolm Rymer
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How long is The Tale of Sweeney Todd?
The Tale of Sweeney Todd runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Tale of Sweeney Todd have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Tale of Sweeney Todd on?
The Tale of Sweeney Todd is streaming on fuboTV, Midnight Pulp, and Howdy in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tale of Sweeney Todd?
If you liked The Tale of Sweeney Todd, try The Woman in Black, The Haunted, The Night Stalker.
Who directed The Tale of Sweeney Todd?
The Tale of Sweeney Todd (1998) was directed by John Schlesinger and stars Ben Kingsley, Campbell Scott, Joanna Lumley.
What is The Tale of Sweeney Todd based on?
The Tale of Sweeney Todd is based on The String of Pearls (1846) by James Malcolm Rymer.