Murder by Death (1976) movie poster

Murder by Death (1976)

"By the time the world's greatest detectives figure out whodunnit... you could die laughing!"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 62%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 61% (RT: 63%, MC: 59) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
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Director
Robert Moore
Runtime
1h 34m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (876 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
63%
Metacritic
59
Cast
Truman Capote as Lionel Twain
Alec Guinness as Butler Jamesir Bensonmum
Peter Sellers as Sidney Wang
David Niven as Dick Charleston
Maggie Smith as Dora Charleston
James Coco as Milo Perrier
Peter Falk as Sam Diamond
Eileen Brennan as Tess Skeffington
It's divisive. Only 62% of audiences liked it based on 876 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 61%.
Overview
Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are decently allowed. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1976 among dedicated fans.
  • The initial cut of Murder by Death was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Murder by Death is a 1976 comedy, crime, mystery film directed by Robert Moore. Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are decently allowed.

The film has been rated by 876 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Murder by Death delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Murder by Death (1976) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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