Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer
1992, English. Directed by Nick Broomfield.
The True Story of America's First Female Serial Killer
In this documentary, filmmaker Nick Broomfield follows the saga of Aileen Wuornos, a prostitute who has been accused of committing a brutal series of murders. Broomfield conducts interviews with Wuornos herself, and his crew films her trial as well as her interactions with religious fanatic Arlene Pralle, who gives Wuornos dubious advice and legally adopts her. The cameras also roll as the accused's attorney ignores the case at hand to negotiate a deal to sell his client's story.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Nick BroomfieldDirector
- Aileen WuornosSelf
- Nick BroomfieldSelf
- Arlene PralleSelf
- Tyria MooreSelf - Aileen's Girlfriend
- Mike ReynoldsSelf - Biographer
- Steve GlazerSelf - Lawyer
- Merle CannonballSelf - Bartender, Last Resort
- Jesse 'The Human Bomb' AvilesSelf
- Brian JarvisSelf
- Stéphane MarkcovichSelf
- Michael McCarthySelf
- Dick MillsSelf
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1992
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Nick Broomfield
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Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer: quick answers
What comes after Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer?
Next in the series: Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2003).
Is Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 78 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer?
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer on?
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer?
If you liked Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer, try Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers, Voyeur, Maternal Instinct.
Who directed Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer?
Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer (1992) was directed by Nick Broomfield and stars Aileen Wuornos, Nick Broomfield, Arlene Pralle.