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To Catch a Killer

6.81992MovieCrimeDramaThriller

"To Catch a Killer" tells the true gruesome story of John Wayne Gacy - a good friend and helpful neighbour, a great child entertainer, a respectful businessman, and a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys.

DirectorEric Till
WriterJud Kinberg
ProducersRichard O. Lowry·Jud Kinberg

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Streaming in 4 other countries

To Catch a Killer isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Australia, Austria, Germany, Mexico. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Eric Till

BDBrian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy
John Wayne Gacy
MRMichael Riley
Michael Riley
Joe 'Polock' Kozenczak
MKMargot Kidder
Margot Kidder
Rachel Grayson
MFMeg Foster
Meg Foster
Linda Carlson
MJMartin Julien
Martin Julien
Ted Koslo
SHScott Hylands
Scott Hylands
Mike Paxton
JBJohn Boylan
John Boylan
Atkins
DEDavid Eisner
David Eisner
Williams
TS
Tony De Santis
DeMarco
MHMark Humphrey
Mark Humphrey
King
GRGary Reineke
Gary Reineke
Petrie
TPTim Progosh
Tim Progosh
Morris

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Is To Catch a Killer on Netflix?

No, To Catch a Killer is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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Is To Catch a Killer based on a true story?

Yes — To Catch a Killer is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).