Menu for Murder (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1990, Menu for Murder is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Larry Peerce, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Joanne Mayfield, head of the parental school commission, behaves like a dictator and makes all the other women her enemies. But when she suddenly falls dead on a party after having a sandwich, the main suspect is Susan, who served her the food. The handsome detective Joe Russo interrogates her repeatedly and they become friends. He invites her to help him with the investigation, what she happily accepts - too happily, says her husband.
Who’s in it. Menu for Murder stars Douglas Barr as Charles Henshaw, Jane Carr as Charlene Voss, Julia Duffy as Susan Henshaw and Morgan Fairchild as Paula Preston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Menu for Murder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Menu for Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Menu for Murder tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Menu for Murder (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Menu for Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Menu for Murder worth watching?
- Menu for Murder holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Menu for Murder?
- Menu for Murder stars Douglas Barr, Jane Carr, Julia Duffy, Morgan Fairchild and Marla Gibbs.
- When was Menu for Murder released?
- Menu for Murder was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.