Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- tense
- conspiratorial
- urgent
- action movie night
- 1990s thriller marathon
What critics said
Critics generally viewed it as a competent but derivative 1990s political police thriller with solid genre mechanics but limited originality.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Regis finds evidence suppressed by the Secret Service and uncovers a conspiracy reaching the White House.
The President faces manipulated evidence, a threatened resignation, and military hostage negotiations.
The investigation turns on hidden evidence, a recovered tape, and false accusations against the President's son.
The climax sends Regis and Chance through underground tunnels to reach the White House before the resignation.
Films like Murder at 1600, and why
Absolute Power
shared political conspiracy, murder investigation, and tense Washington thriller atmosphere
In the Line of Fire
shared presidential intrigue, Secret Service conflict, and conspiracy thriller structure
The Pelican Brief
shared police procedural investigation, institutional corruption, and urgent action
Movie Details
- Director
- Dwight H. Little
- Release Date
- 1997-04-18
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (619)
Cast
- Wesley Snipes
- Diane Lane
- Daniel Benzali
- Dennis Miller
- Alan Alda
- Ronny Cox
- Tate Donovan
- Tom Wright
- Harris Yulin
- Diane Baker
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- 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 Murder at 1600 about?
- A determined Washington homicide detective and a Secret Service agent expose a White House murder conspiracy before it topples the presidency.
- What is Murder at 1600 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Murder at 1600 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Murder at 1600 violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Murder at 1600 as moderate.
- What did critics think of Murder at 1600?
- Critics generally viewed it as a competent but derivative 1990s political police thriller with solid genre mechanics but limited originality.
- Which films are like Murder at 1600?
- Films with a similar feel include Absolute Power, In the Line of Fire, and The Pelican Brief.
- How long is Murder at 1600?
- Murder at 1600 runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Murder at 1600?
- In United States, Murder at 1600 streams on Philo, Howdy Amazon Channel.
