Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer (2004): Cast & Ratings
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer is a 2004 crime documentary directed by Joan Churchill, starring Aileen Wuornos and Nick Broomfield. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $97,362 worldwide. Critics gave it 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Joan Churchill
- Genres
- Crime , Documentary
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer About?
The premise of Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer without spoilers.
This gripping documentary explores the disturbing life and mindset of Aileen Wuornos, a Florida highway prostitute who confessed to killing six men. British filmmaker Nick Broomfield chronicles Wuornos's descent as her mental state deteriorates while awaiting execution, offering a disturbing look into her distorted perception of the world and prompting reflection on themes of justice and sanity.
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- death penalty
- lawyer
- court
- prison
- interview
- self defence
- self defense
- prostitution
- prisoner
- judge
- murder
- mother daughter relationship
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- police officer
- guard
- last interview
- conspiracy
- conspiracy theory
- paranoid
- trial
- marijuana
- reference to jesus christ
- lethal injection
- last meal
- execution
- appeal
- media
- demonstration
- news reporter
- anger
- mad
- crime documentary
- live action
- lesbian
- bisexual woman
- bisexual
- true crime
- prostitute
- borderline personality disorder
- female killer
- truck stop prostitute
- serial killer
- killer
- death row
- character name in title
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer Cast
Aileen Wuornos leads the cast, with Nick Broomfield. Directed by Joan Churchill.
- Director Joan Churchill
More from Joan Churchill
More films directed by Joan Churchill, best-rated first: Sarah Palin: You Betcha!, Lily Tomlin and Soldier Girls.
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 71 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 85% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 74%
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 67% User score
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Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer Box Office
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer grossed $97,362 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$97.4K
- US & Canada
- $97.4K
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer.
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Aileen: Leben und Tod einer Serienmörderin” and “Aileen: Egy sorozatgyilkos élete és halála”.
- Also known as
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- Aileen: Leben und Tod einer Serienmörderin
- Aileen: Egy sorozatgyilkos élete és halála
- Aileen: vida y muerte de una asesina
- 에일린: 연쇄살인범의 삶과 죽음
- 一个连环杀手的生与死
- シリアル・キラー アイリーン 「モンスター」と呼ばれた女
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Movies Like Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer
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Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer?
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer released?
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer was released on January 9, 2004.
Who directed Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer?
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer was directed by Joan Churchill.
More films by Joan Churchill Who is in the cast of Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer?
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer stars Aileen Wuornos and Nick Broomfield.
How much did Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer make at the box office?
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer grossed $97,362 worldwide.
How is Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer rated?
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer has 85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Does Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer have a post-credit scene?
No. Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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