Freeway Killer (2009): cast, story & where to watch

2009 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 2009, Freeway Killer is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by John Murlowski, running about 88 minutes. “Based on the true story of William Bonin, California's most notorious serial murderer.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. For years he terrorized California motorists as he rode the endless highways searching for his next victim. The discarded bodies turned up beaten, sexually assaulted and horribly mutilated. Deceptively charming and intelligent, the scheming murderer easily avoided police at first. But as police closed in and the killer’s pattern grew more erratic, the only question was how many more will die?

Who’s in it. Freeway Killer stars Scott Anthony Leet as William Bonin, Cole Williams as Kyle Peterson, Dusty Sorg as Vernon Butts and Michael Rooker as Det. St. John, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Freeway Killer has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freeway Killer page.

If you liked it. Fans of Freeway Killer tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Freeway Killer (2009)?
In US, Freeway Killer is available to stream on Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Freeway Killer worth watching?
Freeway Killer holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Freeway Killer?
Freeway Killer stars Scott Anthony Leet, Cole Williams, Dusty Sorg, Michael Rooker and Eileen Dietz.
When was Freeway Killer released?
Freeway Killer was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.