Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- glamorous
- adventurous
- weekend adventure viewing
- mystery movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film well acted and visually appealing, with Essie Davis's performance and the period mystery adventure earning praise despite sluggish pacing and uneven execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Phryne investigates priceless emeralds, an ancient curse, and a disappearance connected to a crypt in Jerusalem.
Phryne Fisher is the central investigator and rescuer, pursuing the case through danger rather than serving as a secondary romantic figure.
The film combines 1920s detective style with Jerusalem, ancient ruins, treasure hunting, and aristocratic intrigue.
Phryne frees Shirin from unjust imprisonment and seeks the truth behind Shirin's forgotten history and disappearance.
Films like Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, and why
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
female-led period mystery adventure with an elegant, witty detective protagonist
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
stylized historical treasure hunt blending mystery, romance, and light adventure
Enola Holmes
glamorous period detective story centered on an unconventional woman solving dangerous crimes
Movie Details
- Director
- Tony Tilse
- Release Date
- 2020-02-27
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (130)
Cast
- Essie Davis
- Nathan Page
- Izabella Yena
- Rupert Penry-Jones
- Daniel Lapaine
- Jacqueline McKenzie
- Miriam Margolyes
- Khaled Abol Naga
- John Stanton
- Nicole Chamoun
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel
- 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 Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears about?
- A glamorous 1920s detective races from an unjust prison cell to an ancient crypt to uncover a vanished girl's buried truth.
- What is Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears as moderate.
- What did critics think of Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears?
- Critics generally found the film well acted and visually appealing, with Essie Davis's performance and the period mystery adventure earning praise despite sluggish pacing and uneven execution.
- Which films are like Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears?
- Films with a similar feel include The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, and Enola Holmes.
- How long is Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears?
- Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears?
- In United States, Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears streams on Acorn TV, AcornTV Amazon Channel, Acorn TV Apple TV channel.
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