The Murderer Lives at Number 21 (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1942, The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is a comedy, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot, running about 84 minutes. “PIERRE FRESNAY as the French Dick who knew all the answers in a Merry Murder Mystery.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A serial killer by the name of Monsieur Durand stalks the streets of Paris. When Inspector Wens learns that the killer stays at a Paris boarding house, he gets a room there to keep watch.
Who’s in it. The Murderer Lives at Number 21 stars Pierre Fresnay as L'inspecteur Wenceslas Wens, Suzy Delair as Mila Malou - la maîtresse tapageuse de Wens, Jean Tissier as Triquet, aka professeur Lalah-Poor and Pierre Larquey as Mr. Colin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Murderer Lives at Number 21 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Murderer Lives at Number 21 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Murderer Lives at Number 21 tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Murderer Lives at Number 21 (1942)?
- In US, The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Murderer Lives at Number 21 worth watching?
- The Murderer Lives at Number 21 holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Murderer Lives at Number 21?
- The Murderer Lives at Number 21 stars Pierre Fresnay, Suzy Delair, Jean Tissier, Pierre Larquey and Noël Roquevert.
- When was The Murderer Lives at Number 21 released?
- The Murderer Lives at Number 21 was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.