Murder in Tours (2018): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2018, Murder in Tours is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by François Guérin.

What it’s about. Police Commander Louise Chaland is investigating the murder of a controversial sculptor with the help of her son Sylvain, who has become a priest. The body was discovered alongside one of his works, which has been daubed with Latin inscriptions. They soon establish a link with the disappearance of a relic of Saint Martin, the patron saint of the city of Tours. Their investigation leads them to a shelter for the needy, run by François Delcourt and his daughter, who was in love with the murdered artist. Clues start to reveal the disturbing fascination some inhabitants of Tours have with the missing relic. Louise and Sylvain will discover the rich historical and religious heritage of the city as the secular mother and pious son come to some sort of a reconciliation.

Who’s in it. Murder in Tours stars Isabel Otero as Commandant Louise Chaland, Marwan Berreni as Sylvain Chaland, Laurent Olmedo as François Delcourt and Sara Mortensen as Emilie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Murder in Tours has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder in Tours page.

If you liked it. Fans of Murder in Tours tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.