Jack the Ripper

1988 · 1 Season · Ended

NR Drama, Mystery, Crime

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.

Ratings

Based on audience scores

7.0 The Movie Database

N/A IMDb

N/A Rotten Tomatoes

N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Jack the Ripper

Streaming now in the United States on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV.

Trailers and promos

Jack The Ripper 1988 CBS Mini Series Intro

Jack the Ripper (TV 1988) ending (spoilers).

Jack The Ripper : Now You're Going To Hang

Top cast and crew

DM Derek Marlowe Creator

DW David Wickes Creator

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

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Frequently asked questions about Jack the Ripper

Where can I watch Jack the Ripper in the United States?

Jack the Ripper is available to stream on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV in the United States. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Jack the Ripper for free?

Jack the Ripper streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Jack the Ripper?

Jack the Ripper scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Jack the Ripper?

Jack the Ripper stars Michael Caine, Jane Seymour, Lewis Collins, Armand Assante, and Lysette Anthony. Derek Marlowe is the creator and David Wickes is the creator.

How many seasons of Jack the Ripper are there?

Jack the Ripper has 1 season and 2 episodes, and is ended.

What network is Jack the Ripper on?

Jack the Ripper airs on ITV1, and is produced by Thames Television and Euston Films.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.