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Death on the Nile

1978 · Movie · PG · 140 min · ★ 7.1 · 70% critics

Mystery

During a glamorous cruise down the Nile, a wealthy newlywed is found murdered, turning an elegant holiday into a tense puzzle. With motives everywhere and alibis under scrutiny, a famed detective must question a boatload of suspicious passengers before the killer strikes again.

Based on Death on the Nile

Also known as Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile

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Details
Years
1978
Release date
1978-09-29
Language
English
Rated
PG
Runtime
140 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
70/100
TMDB rating
7.1/10 (905 votes)
Box office
$14,568,801
Budget
$7,920,000
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a classic, star-packed mystery with glamorous settings and plenty of suspects, especially if you liked Murder on the Orient Express; Not for you if you need brisk pacing or gritty realism.

Pros: star-studded ensemble; lush travel atmosphere; entertaining whodunit | Cons: slow first hour; overlong runtime; reveal feels obvious

Themes

  • egypt
  • based on novel or book
  • paddleboat
  • pyramid
  • cruise
  • nile
  • sphinx
  • murder
  • cruise ship
  • whodunit
  • cobra
  • shipboard
  • +2 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design · 1979
  • Academy AwardBest Costume Design · 1979 · nominated
  • BAFTA AwardBest Actress in a Supporting Role · 1979 · nominated
  • BAFTA AwardBest Actor in a Leading Role · 1979 · nominated
  • Golden Globe AwardBest Non-English Language Film · 1978 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by John Guillermin