Death on the Nile

PG

Released Sep 29, 1978

2 hr. 20 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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80%

20 Reviews

Tomatometer

79%

5,000+ Ratings

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On a luxurious cruise on the Nile River, a wealthy heiress, Linnet Ridgeway (Lois Chiles), is murdered. Fortunately, among the passengers are famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) and his trusted companion, Colonel Race (David Niven), who immediately begin their investigation. But just as Poirot identifies a motley collection of would-be murderers, several of the suspects also meet their demise, which only deepens the mystery of the killer's identity.

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Steve D

Ok version surpassed by the remake.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/20/24

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Ben W

Is it true? A.C. went to Egypt, following the demise of her first marriage, and as a child. She met Max who became her second husband, on that trip. He was an archaeologist? source: L.Worsley. What happens? Various mysteries and intrigues- closed , paddle steamer, mystery. What do I think? Looks great. A sense of fun. Dreary when it all comes out. Thanks.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/19/24

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Alec B

Adaptations of Christie work best when they embrace the inherent absurdity of the premise and just let us gawk at all the movie stars in exotic locals trying to murder each other instead of all the contrivances and plot holes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/05/24

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Saulo F

One of the best adaptations of Christie's works.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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Tolvis77

Easily one of the best mystery movies and Christie adaptations of all time. I will never grow tired of this one.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/09/23

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Audience Member

Instant classic. Agatha Christie gem

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/11/22

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John Guillermin

Director

Peter Ustinov

Hercule Poirot

Bette Davis

Mrs. Van Schuyler

David Niven

Colonel Race

Jane Birkin

Louise Bourget

Lois Chiles

Linnet Ridgeway

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Joe Clay

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... The Egyptian locations are the ideal backdrop to colonial intrigue and the cast is a corker, including Jane Birkin, Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, David Niven and Maggie Smith.

Mar 28, 2024

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Wesley Lovell

Cinema Sight

For fans of the novel, there are a few changes, but none that overwhelm the essence of the story, allowing viewers to take a trip on the Nile with the world-famous sleuth and his inimitable talents.

Rated: 3.5/4

Dec 21, 2023

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Its a fun, if somewhat slow-moving murder mystery that favors glamor and drawing room banter over suspense, like a lavish version of a British TV mystery set in the 1930s.

Mar 12, 2022

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Frank J. Avella

Edge Media Network

Death on the Nile is an admirable addition to the Christie-on-film canon with a cast of game, if sometimes hammy, actors and just the right amount of murder, mystery and mayhem.

Rated: B

Sep 25, 2020

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

It holds up...glorious, hammy fun.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 13, 2020

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The intricacies of the plot, the top production values, and a splendid cast add up to stellar entertainment.

Rated: 3.5/4

Sep 6, 2020

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Synopsis

On a luxurious cruise on the Nile River, a wealthy heiress, Linnet Ridgeway (Lois Chiles), is murdered. Fortunately, among the passengers are famed Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) and his trusted companion, Colonel Race (David Niven), who immediately begin their investigation. But just as Poirot identifies a motley collection of would-be murderers, several of the suspects also meet their demise, which only deepens the mystery of the killer's identity.

Director: John Guillermin
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Mersham Productions Ltd.
Rating: PG
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 29, 1978, Original
Release Date (DVD): Jan 27, 2009

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