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Appointment with Death

1988Movie1 h 42 minPG

CrimeThriller
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.9/5Rotten Tomatoes–40%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Letterboxd2.9/5Rotten Tomatoes–40%

Summary

Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed the children from her dominating influence. She takes herself, the children, and her daughter-in-law on holiday to Europe and the Holy Land. At a dig, Emily is found dead and Hercule Poirot investigates.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Michael Winner
Written by
Agatha Christie, Michael Winner, Anthony Shaffer
Produced by
Michael Winner
Music by
Pino Donaggio

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Facts

April 15, 1988 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
April 15, 1988
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Israel, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$960,040
Available in
12 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Wardens Are Evil, Who Murdered the Asshole?, Driven to Suicide +9

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Appointment with Death?"

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Where can I stream Appointment with Death?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Appointment with Death streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Tubi TV. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Appointment with Death worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.1 and Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5).

Is Appointment with Death 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.

What tropes does Appointment with Death use?

Wardens Are EvilWho Murdered the Asshole?Driven to SuicideHe Knows Too MuchControl FreakContinuity NodDark SecretMistaken for MurdererBlackmailBusman's HolidayArtistic License – HistorySignificant Background Eventand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Wardens Are Evil, Who Murdered the Asshole?, and Driven to Suicide.