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Murder on the Orient Express

2017Movie1 h 54 minPG-13

DramaMystery
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic526.3Rotten Tomatoes60%54%

A nostalgic, intriguing mystery movie about crime and mystery, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Everyone is a suspect.

Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.

Feels like

  • Whodunit Mystery
  • Luxurious Period Piece
  • Ensemble Cast Drama
  • Intellectual Puzzle-Solving
  • Gothic Atmosphere
  • Classic Detective Fiction
  • Visual Opulence
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Snowbound Thriller

Cast

24 of 52

Crew

Directed by
Kenneth Branagh
Written by
Michael Green, Agatha Christie
Produced by
Kenneth Branagh, Ridley Scott, Simon Kinberg
Music by
Patrick Doyle

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Facts

November 3, 2017 · 1 h 54 min · PG-13

Released
November 3, 2017
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Mystery, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, French, German, Turkish
Made in
United States
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$353 million
Available in
87 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Continuity Nod, Contrived Coincidence, True Companions +9

  • Continuity Nod
  • Contrived Coincidence
  • True Companions
  • Off on a Technicality
  • Genre Savvy
  • The Dog Was the Mastermind
  • Please Select New City Name
  • To Be Lawful or Good
  • Funetik Aksent
  • Poirot Speak
  • Multinational Cast
  • Screw the Rules, I Have Connections!

12 of 99 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream Murder on the Orient Express?"

Questions about Murder on the Orient Express

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Murder on the Orient Express?

HBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, Murder on the Orient Express streams on HBO Max and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 63 other countries.

Is Murder on the Orient Express worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 52).

Is Murder on the Orient Express okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Was Murder on the Orient Express a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$353 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $55 million to make and earned $353 million worldwide, 6.4 times its budget.

What tropes does Murder on the Orient Express use?

Continuity NodContrived CoincidenceTrue CompanionsOff on a TechnicalityGenre SavvyThe Dog Was the MastermindPlease Select New City NameTo Be Lawful or GoodFunetik AksentPoirot SpeakMultinational CastScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!and 87 more

TV Tropes lists 99 tropes for it, including Continuity Nod, Contrived Coincidence, and True Companions.