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Jack the Ripper

1959Movie1 h 24 minNR

61
DecentGoodWatch score
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A serial killer is murdering women in the Whitechapel district of London. An American policeman is brought in to help Scotland Yard solve the case.

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  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Adults

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  • You want something to laugh at

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Written by
Jimmy Sangster

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Facts

May 28, 1959 · 1 h 24 min · NR

Released
May 28, 1959
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Italian, French
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

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Questions about Jack the Ripper

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Jack the Ripper worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1).

Will Jack the Ripper scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is Jack the Ripper plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.