Evil Under the Sun (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1982, Evil Under the Sun is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Guy Hamilton, running about 117 minutes. “While vacationing in the Greek Isles, famous detective Hercule Poirot spotted a beautiful woman on the beach. Realizing that she was dead, he did not ask her to dinner.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An opulent beach resort provides a scenic background to this amusing whodunit as Poirot attempts to uncover the nefarious evildoer behind the strangling of a notorious stage star.
Who’s in it. Evil Under the Sun stars Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Jane Birkin as Christine Redfern, Nicholas Clay as Patrick Redfern and Maggie Smith as Daphne Castle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Evil Under the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel , BritBox and BritBox Amazon Channel 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 Evil Under the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Evil Under the Sun tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Evil Under the Sun (1982)?
- In US, Evil Under the Sun is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox, 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 Evil Under the Sun worth watching?
- Evil Under the Sun holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Evil Under the Sun?
- Evil Under the Sun stars Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, Nicholas Clay, Maggie Smith and Diana Rigg.
- When was Evil Under the Sun released?
- Evil Under the Sun was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.