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Evil Under the Sun

1982Movie1 h 57 minPG

CrimeThriller
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic617.1Rotten Tomatoes86%73%

A gripping, tense thriller movie about mystery and history.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Story

Evil is everywhere. Even in paradise.

An opulent beach resort provides a scenic background to this amusing whodunit as Poirot attempts to uncover the nefarious evildoer behind the strangling of a notorious stage star.

Feels like

  • Agatha Christie Adaptation
  • Poirot
  • Mystery
  • Whodunit
  • Island Getaway
  • 1980s
  • British Cinema
  • Situational Comedy

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Guy Hamilton
Written by
Agatha Christie, Anthony Shaffer, Barry Sandler
Produced by
John Brabourne, Richard Goodwin
Music by
Cole Porter

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 5, 1982 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
March 5, 1982
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, German
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
43 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Staging the Eavesdrop, Adapted Out, Summation Gathering +9

  • Staging the Eavesdrop
  • Adapted Out
  • Summation Gathering
  • Wicked Stepmother
  • Stylish Sunhats
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Ruritania
  • Adaptational Heroism
  • Idiot Ball
  • Shrinking Violet
  • "Eureka!" Moment
  • Distinguished Gentleman's Pipe

12 of 51 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Evil Under the Sun?"

Questions about Evil Under the Sun

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Evil Under the Sun?

BritboxThe RokuBritBoxPlexFawesomeLionsgate+BFI PlayerTubi TV

In the United States, Evil Under the Sun streams on Britbox, BritBox, Lionsgate+, BFI Player, and Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Evil Under the Sun worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Evil Under the Sun okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Evil Under the Sun make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Evil Under the Sun plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Evil Under the Sun a box office flop?

Budget$10 million
Box office$6 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 61% of its budget.