Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile

A murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak – and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case.

Directed by John Guillermin

Produced by Mersham Productions, EMI Films

1978140 min7.1 / 10

A sophisticated whodunit set against the glamorous backdrop of 1930s Egypt, where Poirot must untangle a web of motives and secrets among elegant suspects aboard a luxury steamer.

As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.

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  • Is Death on the Nile one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of films.

  • Is Death on the Nile easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Death on the Nile sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Death on the Nile violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Death on the Nile end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Death on the Nile scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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