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My Friend Dahmer
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My Friend Dahmer

2017-11-03 · 107 min · ★ 6.5

History · Drama · Crime

Jeffrey 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.

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Directors
Marc Meyers
Production companies
Ibid Filmworks, Aperture Entertainment, Attic Light Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,361,611

Top Cast

Ross LynchRoss LynchJeffrey Dahmer
Alex WolffAlex WolffJohn 'Derf' Backderf
Anne HecheAnne HecheJoyce Dahmer
Dallas RobertsDallas RobertsLionel Dahmer
Liam KoethLiam KoethDave Dahmer
Nancy TelzerowCarol Backderf
Tommy NelsonTommy NelsonNeil
Harrison HolzerHarrison HolzerMike
Brigid NaughtonMelody
Cameron McKendryCameron McKendryMoose
Katie StottlemireKatie StottlemirePenny
Brady M.K. DunnBossy
Jake IngrassiaGooch
Michael Ryan BoehmShorty
Benjamin ZgoreckiBully Jock
Dontez JamesDontez JamesCharlie Smith
Miles RobbinsMiles RobbinsLloyd Figg
Gabriela NovogratzLisa Watkins
Jack DeVillersOliver Zlatka
Dave SorboroSteven Hicks

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