Murder on the Orient Express (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1974, Murder on the Orient Express is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Sidney Lumet, running about 128 minutes. “The who's who in the whodunnit!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.
Who’s in it. Murder on the Orient Express stars Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot, Lauren Bacall as Mrs. Harriet Belinda Hubbard, Martin Balsam as Signor Bianchi and Ingrid Bergman as Greta Ohlson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Murder on the Orient Express has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $35.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder on the Orient Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder on the Orient Express tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder on the Orient Express (1974)?
- In US, Murder on the Orient Express is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder on the Orient Express worth watching?
- Murder on the Orient Express holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Murder on the Orient Express?
- Murder on the Orient Express stars Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Martin Balsam, Ingrid Bergman and Jacqueline Bisset.
- When was Murder on the Orient Express released?
- Murder on the Orient Express was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.