Jack the Ripper
“The hunt is on for the world's most infamous diabolical murderer.”
Jack the Ripper is a 1988 two-part television film/miniseries portraying a fictionalized account of the hunt for Jack the Ripper, the unidentified serial killer responsible for the Whitechapel murders of 1888. The series coincided with the 100th anniversary of the murders.
Where to watch Jack the Ripper in United States
The Roku Channel
Tubi TVClick a service to open Jack the Ripper there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Jack the Ripper streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Discovery+ Amazon Channel, ITVX Premium, ITVX | Amazon Video |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Crime+Investigation Play Apple TV Channel, Crime+Investigation Play Amazon Channel | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Jack the Ripper
Jack the Ripper is a 1988 English-language drama, mystery and crime series created by Derek Marlowe and David Wickes. The cast is led by Michael Caine, Jane Seymour, Lewis Collins. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.
Jack the Ripper was produced by Thames Television and Euston Films and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was first aired on October 11, 1988, and carries a NR certification.
- Created by
- Derek Marlowe, David Wickes
- First aired
- October 11, 1988
- Last aired
- October 18, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (2 episodes)
- Network
- ITV1
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production
- Thames Television, Euston Films
Jack the Ripper cast & crew
Jack the Ripper was created by Derek Marlowe and David Wickes.
The cast features Michael Caine as Inspector Frederick Abberline, Jane Seymour as Emma, Lewis Collins as Sergeant George Godley, Armand Assante as Richard Mansfield, Lysette Anthony as Mary Jane Kelly, and Michael Gothard as George Lusk.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Leonard Hill and David Wickes.
Is Jack the Ripper worth watching?
Jack the Ripper holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 115 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 2 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and crime, Jack the Ripper is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Jack the Ripper
In United States, you can stream Jack the Ripper on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Jack the Ripper
Michael Caine
Inspector Frederick Abberline
Jane Seymour
Emma
Lewis Collins
Sergeant George Godley
Armand Assante
Richard Mansfield
Lysette Anthony
Mary Jane Kelly
Michael Gothard
George Lusk
T. P. McKenna
O'Connor
Richard Morant
Dr. Acland
Christopher Fulford
Beggar
Harry Andrews
Coroner Wynne Baxter
Peter Armitage
Sergeant Kerby
Hugh Fraser
Sir Charles Warren
Jack the Ripper — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Jack the Ripper in United States?
Jack the Ripper is streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Jack the Ripper on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Jack the Ripper is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Jack the Ripper in?
Jack the Ripper is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Jack the Ripper are there?
Jack the Ripper has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.
▸What is Jack the Ripper rated?
Jack the Ripper is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 115 ratings.
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