My Friend Dahmer (2017) Horror Thriller Drama Crime Biography
My Friend Dahmer (2017) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 7.17/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.2/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.8/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.5/10
My Friend Dahmer Plot Synopsis:
A young Jeffrey Dahmer struggles to belong in high school.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Before Jeffrey Dahmer became a notorious serial killer, he was a shy, alcoholic teen who never quite fit in. Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Derf Backderf, this is the true, haunting story of Jeffrey Dahmer in high school.
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My Friend Dahmer Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2017 (more 2017 movies)
Box Office: $1,361,611
Nominations: 2
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Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / My Friend Dahmer Release Dates In Theaters: Nov 03, 2017, Blu-ray: Apr 10, 2018
Writers: Marc Meyers, John Backderf
Producers: Giorgio Angelini, William K. Baker, Milan Chakraborty, Jody Girgenti, Adam Goldworm, Ed McWilliams, Michael Merlob, Marc Meyers, Gabriela Novogratz, John S. Novogratz, Michael Novogratz
Editors: Jamie Kirkpatrick
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My Friend Dahmer (2017) Cast (Click to Expand)
My Friend Dahmer Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Zachary Davis Brown | ... | Freshman Boy (as Zac Brown) |
| Lily Kozub | ... | Freshman Girl |
| Ross Lynch | ... | Jeff Dahmer |
| Vincent Kartheiser | ... | Dr. Matthews |
| Alex Wolff | ... | John ''Derf'' Backderf |
| Adam Kroloff | ... | Mr. Burlman |
| Anne Heche | ... | Joyce Dahmer |
| Brady M.K. Dunn | ... | Bossy (as Brady Dunn) |
| Michael Ryan Boehm | ... | Shorty (as Michael Ryan) |
| Dallas Roberts | ... | Lionel Dahmer |
| Liam Koeth | ... | Dave Dahmer |
| Tommy Nelson | ... | Neil |
| Harrison Holzer | ... | Mike |
| Cameron McKendry | ... | Moose |
| Jake Ingrassia | ... | Gooch |
| Ben Zgorecki | ... | Bully Jock (as Benjamin Zgorecki) |
| Kris Smith | ... | Ms. Bowles |
| Jack DeVillers | ... | Oliver Zlatka |
| Gabriela Novogratz | ... | Lisa Watkins (as Gaby Novogratz) |
| Miles Robbins | ... | Lloyd Figg |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Zachary Davis Brown – Freshman Boy (as Zac Brown)
- Lily Kozub – Freshman Girl
- Ross Lynch (b. December 29, 1995) – Jeff Dahmer
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: R5 - Vincent Kartheiser (b. May 5, 1979) – Dr. Matthews
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Alex Wolff (b. November 1, 1997) – John ''Derf'' Backderf
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Naked Brothers Band | The Naked Brothers Band - Adam Kroloff – Mr. Burlman
- Anne Heche (b. May 25, 1969) – Joyce Dahmer
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Brady M.K. Dunn – Bossy (as Brady Dunn)
- Michael Ryan Boehm – Shorty (as Michael Ryan)
Also known as: Michael Boehm | Michael Ryan - Dallas Roberts (b. May 10, 1970) – Lionel Dahmer
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m) - Liam Koeth – Dave Dahmer
- Tommy Nelson (b. December 7, 1997) – Neil
Sign: Sagittarius - Harrison Holzer – Mike
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Harry Holzer - Cameron McKendry (b. January 13, 1996) – Moose
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Jake Ingrassia – Gooch
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