Dahmer
“The mind is a place of its own.”
Synopsis
On February 15, 1992 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the world's most infamous serial killers, was convicted of 15 counts of murder and sentenced to 937 years in federal prison. This movie is based on events from his life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dahmer (2002) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-08
Top Cast
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Jeremy Renner
Jeffrey Dahmer
Bruce Davison
Lionel Dahmer
Artel Great
Rodney
Matt Newton
Lance Bell
Dionysio Basco
Khamtay
Kate Williamson
Grandma
Lily Knight
Mrs. Dahmer
Christina Payano
Letitia
Tom'ya Bowden
Shawna
Sean Blakemore
Corliss
Mickey Swenson
Officer Phillips
Julius Branca
Officer Powell
Pierson Blaetz
Officer Martin
Vincent Zangari
Ohio Officer
Xavier Lawrence
Young Man in Bar
David Manis
Shop Steward
Steve Keyes
New Guy
Daniel McInerney
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 21, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 13, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$250K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$144K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.58x
-$106K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Jacobson
- Screenplay & Story
- David Jacobson
- Original Score
- Christina Agamanolis, Mariana Bernoski, Willow Williamson
- Original Title
- Dahmer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $250K
- Worldwide Gross
- $144K
- Production Studios
- Two Left Shoes Films, Blockbuster Films, DEJ Productions, Peninsula Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Jacobson
David Jacobson
Christina Agamanolis, Mariana Bernoski, Willow Williamson
Christopher Manley
Bipasha Shom
Larry Rattner, Leonard Shapiro, Tim Swain
Department Leadership Roster
David Jacobson
Director
Christopher Manley
Director of Photography
Bipasha Shom
Editor
Eric Larson
Production Design
Dana Kay Hart
Costume Design
Larry Rattner
Producer
David Jacobson
Writer
Christina Agamanolis
Original Music Composer
Mariana Bernoski
Original Music Composer
Willow Williamson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dahmer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dahmer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dahmer about?
On February 15, 1992 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jeffrey Dahmer, one of the world's most infamous serial killers, was convicted of 15 counts of murder and sentenced to 937 years in federal prison. This movie is based on events from his life.
Who directed Dahmer?
Dahmer was directed by David Jacobson.
Who stars in Dahmer?
The principal cast of Dahmer includes Jeremy Renner, Bruce Davison, Artel Great, Matt Newton, Dionysio Basco.
When was Dahmer released and how long is it?
Dahmer was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dahmer?
Dahmer had a reported production budget of $250K and grossed $144K at the worldwide box office (0.58 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Dahmer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dahmer was composed by Christina Agamanolis, Mariana Bernoski, Willow Williamson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dahmer?
Dahmer holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).