My Friend Dahmer

Nan
1h 47m
2017
6.5 /10 (610)

Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 men and boys between 1978 and 1991. This is the story before that story.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2017-11-03

Top Billed Cast

Ross Lynch

Jeffrey Dahmer

Alex Wolff

John 'Derf' Backderf

Anne Heche

Joyce Dahmer

Dallas Roberts

Lionel Dahmer

Liam Koeth

Dave Dahmer

Nancy Telzerow

Carol Backderf

Tommy Nelson

Neil

Harrison Holzer

Mike

Brigid Naughton

Melody

Cameron McKendry

Moose

Katie Stottlemire

Penny

Brady M.K. Dunn

Bossy

Jake Ingrassia

Gooch

Michael Ryan Boehm

Shorty

Ben Zgorecki

Bully Jock

Dontez James

Charlie Smith

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