The Oxford Murders (2008) movie poster

The Oxford Murders (2008)

"There is no way of finding a single absolute truth"
ThumbScore
πŸ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 23% (RT: 23%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
CrimeMysteryThriller

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Director
Álex de la Iglesia
Runtime
1h 47m
Country
France, Spain, United Kingdom
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (693 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
23%
Cast
Elijah Wood as Martin
John Hurt as Arthur Seldom
Julie Cox as Beth
Jim Carter as Inspector Petersen
Alex Cox as Kalman
Burn Gorman as Yuri Podorov
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 693 votes. Critics scored it lower at 23%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols. Wikipedia β†—
Fun Facts
  • Álex de la Iglesia cited several classic crime films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • During production of The Oxford Murders, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
Audience Consensus

The Oxford Murders is a 2008 crime, mystery, thriller film directed by Álex de la Iglesia. At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols. The film has been rated by 693 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a crime film, The Oxford Murders 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. The Oxford Murders (2008) 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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