Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 72 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Aileen Wuornos anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers earns its spot. At its heart, Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Aileen Wuornos remains a rarity: a female serial killer. From childhood abuse to death-row revelations, this documentary revisits her life and crimes. The writing gets a boost from Aileen Wuornos and Michele Gillen, who sell every scene they're in. It was released in 2025. What makes Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers delivers. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Watch Aileen Wuornos work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Aileen: Queen of the Serial Killers was released in 2025, directed by Emily Turner. The full 104-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.