Death on the Nile
On a luxurious Nile cruise, Hercule Poirot must untangle a murder from the jealous resentments surrounding a wealthy newlywed.
Overview
A luxurious cruise on the Nile turns deadly as secrets unravel and motives are questioned.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- suspenseful
- theatrical
- classic mystery night
- rainy day viewing
What critics said
Critics generally find it an entertaining, handsomely staged old-fashioned whodunnit whose star ensemble and period atmosphere outweigh its overlong, methodical pacing.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The Nile cruise confines a wealthy, hostile passenger group together while Poirot investigates a murder.
The cast combines Peter Ustinov, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Maggie Smith, Angela Lansbury, and other major performers as suspects and investigators.
The paddleboat cruise, Nile scenery, pyramids, and Sphinx provide the film's prominent scenic imagery.
Poirot resolves the case by systematically examining the passenger accounts and contradictions surrounding the killing.
Films like Death on the Nile, and why
Murder on the Orient Express
period whodunnit structure, glamorous ensemble of suspects, and a charismatic detective solving a murder among travelers
Evil Under the Sun
classic British mystery, murder investigation, international setting, and polished ensemble performances
The Mirror Crack'd
old-fashioned detective film with an elaborate crime puzzle, theatrical suspects, and witty genre atmosphere
Movie Details
- Director
- John Guillermin
- Release Date
- 1978-09-29
- Runtime
- 140 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (957)
Cast
- Peter Ustinov
- Jane Birkin
- Lois Chiles
- Bette Davis
- Mia Farrow
- Jon Finch
- Olivia Hussey
- I.S. Johar
- George Kennedy
- Angela Lansbury
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, Philo
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Death on the Nile about?
- On a luxurious Nile cruise, Hercule Poirot must untangle a murder from the jealous resentments surrounding a wealthy newlywed.
- What is Death on the Nile like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Death on the Nile as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Death on the Nile violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Death on the Nile as mild.
- What did critics think of Death on the Nile?
- Critics generally find it an entertaining, handsomely staged old-fashioned whodunnit whose star ensemble and period atmosphere outweigh its overlong, methodical pacing.
- Which films are like Death on the Nile?
- Films with a similar feel include Murder on the Orient Express, Evil Under the Sun, and The Mirror Crack'd.
- How long is Death on the Nile?
- Death on the Nile runs 140 minutes.
- Where can I watch Death on the Nile?
- In United States, Death on the Nile streams on fuboTV, Philo.
