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Murder Ahoy

1964Movie1 h 33 minNR

DramaThriller
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Rotten Tomatoes–57%

A nostalgic, intriguing drama movie about mystery and crime.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

New mischief amidst the mizzen-masts!

During an annual board of trustees meeting, one of the trustees dies. Miss Marple thinks he’s been poisoned after finding a chemical on him. She sets off to investigate at the ship where he had just come from. The fourth and final film from the Miss Marple series starring Margaret Rutherford as the quirky amateur detective.

Feels like

  • Classic British Mystery
  • Shipboard Whodunit
  • Amateur Detective
  • Charming & Witty
  • Golden Age Crime
  • Character-Driven Plot
  • Leisurely Paced
  • Nostalgic Cinema
  • Deductive Reasoning

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
George Pollock
Written by
David Pursall, Agatha Christie, Jack Seddon
Produced by
Lawrence P. Bachmann
Music by
Ron Goodwin

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Facts

September 22, 1964 · 1 h 33 min · NR

Released
September 22, 1964
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
67 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Murder Ahoy?"

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Where can I stream Murder Ahoy?

BritboxBritBox

In the United States, Murder Ahoy streams on Britbox and BritBox. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Murder Ahoy worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7).

Is Murder Ahoy okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Murder Ahoy make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Murder Ahoy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.