Murder on the Orient Express

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Murder on the Orient Express

PG-13

2017

1h 54m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

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A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world's greatest detective -- Hercule Poirot -- arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can strike again.

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Stylish production and an all-star ensemble keep this Murder on the Orient Express from running off the rails, even if it never quite builds up to its classic predecessor's illustrious head of steam.

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Andrea Gronvall

Chicago Reader

The actors here try too hard to flesh out roles that are little more than stock types.

Mar 25, 2020

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Jonathan Romney

Film Comment Magazine

[Kenneth Branagh] doesn't bring much new to the basic conception-a bunch of famous actors play eccentrics cooped up on a train, with secrets to be unearthed. But he does embellish the template with glossy extras.

Mar 8, 2018

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April Wolfe

Village Voice

There's something quaint and comforting about this film and its brand of old-fashioned storytelling, where coincidences are extremely likely, everyone somehow knows a countess, and a man puts honor above all else.

Dec 1, 2017

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Diana Tuova

Spotlight on Film

The movie tries every trick up its sleeve to divert the audiences’ attention from what is really important and intriguing here: the mystery behind the murder of Mr. Ratchett.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 4, 2024

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

Without Poirot spoon-feeding the audience, no viewer would deduce the backstory motivation: a fictionalization of the kidnapping and murder of twenty-month-old Charles Lindbergh Jr.

May 11, 2024

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

In the final count, Murder on the Orient Express is lavish spectacle — not meaningless, so much as shallow.

Sep 16, 2023

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susie

Loved it! Great movie, it's entertaining!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/17/24

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Chris E.

Good movie. Had its clever moments but it seems like it was rushed one the action started. It getting more suspense and the clues came too fast. I felt like I was watching it in 2x the speed. They’re making a sequel I hope they slow it down.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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Murder on the Orient Express (2017) – Review Rating: 7/10 Kenneth Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express is a visually elegant adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic novel. The film excels in its breathtaking production design, detailed costumes, and imaginative cinematography—from the striking opening sequence to the intimate overhead shots that pull viewers into the mystery. The ensemble cast delivers strong performances across the board, with Kenneth Branagh fully embodying the meticulous Hercule Poirot. The sets and wardrobe are period-perfect and transport the audience completely into the world of the Orient Express. While the musical score remains subtle throughout, and the pacing slows slightly in the middle section, the film concludes with a satisfying and thoughtfully presented resolution that honors the spirit of Christie's storytelling. Recommended for fans of classic mysteries and timeless cinema craftsmanship. PS not a fan of how rotten tomato’s censors all reviews. I wrote something witty and funny and no hurtful at all and it was deemed “not ok” for their Guidelines.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/17/25

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Anonymous B

This is such a good take on this movie/book. I also like Kenneth's version of Hercule Poirot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/25

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MJ S

Kenneth Branagh is a director and actor I genuinely like and look forward to his work. But not this. As Hercule Poirot he is horribly miscast. Completely failing to find the character that has been so brilliantly portrayed by other actors. The over the top mustache doesn't help either, visually it is a caricature of Poirot appearance. Which rather describes Branagh's entire take on Agatha Christie's Poirot, a caricature.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Ben L

It was an incredible movie!! Other than the last part, I never read the book so I can't say if it's accurate or not but the characters and the story are a real treat. Totally recommend watching, just be ready for a twist 😏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Synopsis

A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks, the world's greatest detective -- Hercule Poirot -- arrives to interrogate all passengers and search for clues before the killer can strike again.

Director: Kenneth Branagh
Producer: Mark Gordon, Simon Kinberg, Kenneth Branagh, Judy Hofflund, Michael Schaefer, Ridley Scott
Screenwriter: Michael Green
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Scott Free Productions, The Mark Gordon Company, Kinberg Genre
Rating: PG-13 (Violence and Thematic Elements)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 10, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 17, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $101.5M
Runtime: 1h 54m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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