The Strangler (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1972, The Strangler is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Paul Vecchiali, running about 96 minutes. “He Can Sense Your Despair...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unhappy women are being murdered by Emile, a psychotic young man suffering from the delusion that his acts are mercy killings. The detective assigned to track down the killer resorts to seriously unorthodox and even unethical methods to get his man.
Who’s in it. The Strangler stars Jacques Perrin as Émile, Julien Guiomar as Inspector Simon Dangret, Eva Simonet as Anna Carré and Paul Barge as Le Chacal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Strangler has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Shudder and OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Strangler page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Strangler tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Strangler (1972)?
- In US, The Strangler is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Shudder, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Strangler worth watching?
- The Strangler holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Strangler?
- The Strangler stars Jacques Perrin, Julien Guiomar, Eva Simonet, Paul Barge and Jacqueline Danno.
- When was The Strangler released?
- The Strangler was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.