My Friend Dahmer 2017
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatJeffrey 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Jeffrey Dahmer
as John 'Derf' Backderf
as Joyce Dahmer
as Lionel Dahmer
as Dave Dahmer
as Carol Backderf
as Neil
as Mike
as Melody
as Moose
Director:
Writer:
Marc Meyers, Derf Backderf
Stars:
Ross Lynch, Alex Wolff, Anne Heche, Dallas Roberts, Liam Koeth, Nancy Telzerow, Tommy Nelson, Harrison Holzer, Brigid Naughton, Cameron McKendry,
Genres:
History,Drama,Crime
Release Date:
2017 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
My Friend Dahmer
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Jeffrey Dahmer
as John 'Derf' Backderf
as Joyce Dahmer
as Lionel Dahmer
as Dave Dahmer
as Carol Backderf
as Neil
as Mike
as Melody
as Moose
as Penny
as Bossy
as Gooch
as Shorty
as Bully Jock
as Charlie Smith
as Lloyd Figg
as Lisa Watkins
as Oliver Zlatka
as Steven Hicks
as Snarky Slacker
as Ms Bowles
as Mr Burlman
as Mr Fedele
as Mr Hicks
as Mr Lapolla
as Dr Matthews
as Mrs Woodard
as Bridget
as Aide
as Vice President Walter Mondale
as Grocery Store Manager
as Restaurant Manager
as Market Shopper
as English Teacher
as Musical Director
as Prom Photographer
as Freshman Boy
as Freshman Girl
as Bus Student 1 (uncredited)
as Mall Shopper (uncredited)
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