

My Friend Dahmer
2017, English. Directed by Marc Meyers.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 671 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch My Friend Dahmer
My Friend Dahmer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and AMC+ in India.
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- Released
- 3 November 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Marc Meyers
- Box office
- $1.4M
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What My Friend Dahmer is based on
My Friend Dahmer is based on a true story.
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My Friend Dahmer: quick answers
Is My Friend Dahmer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 671 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Friend Dahmer?
My Friend Dahmer runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does My Friend Dahmer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Friend Dahmer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Friend Dahmer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Friend Dahmer is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Friend Dahmer on?
My Friend Dahmer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and AMC+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Friend Dahmer?
If you liked My Friend Dahmer, try Evilenko, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, The Basketball Diaries.
Who directed My Friend Dahmer?
My Friend Dahmer (2017) was directed by Marc Meyers and stars Ross Lynch, Alex Wolff, Anne Heche.
What is My Friend Dahmer based on?
My Friend Dahmer is based on a true story.