Murder by Natural Causes (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1979, Murder by Natural Causes is a thriller, crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Robert Day, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. An elaborate mystery involving a famous mentalist, his unfaithful wife who is trying to literally scare him to death, the best friend of the family, and the wife's ham-actor lover -- not only an intriguing who- (or whether) dunit, but also a literate, adult dramatic puzzle with an endless series of twists.
Who’s in it. Murder by Natural Causes stars Hal Holbrook as Arthur Sinclair, Katharine Ross as Allison Sinclair, Richard Anderson as George Brubaker and Barry Bostwick as Gil Weston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Murder by Natural Causes 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 by Natural Causes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder by Natural Causes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder by Natural Causes (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Murder by Natural Causes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Murder by Natural Causes worth watching?
- Murder by Natural Causes holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder by Natural Causes?
- Murder by Natural Causes stars Hal Holbrook, Katharine Ross, Richard Anderson, Barry Bostwick and Bill Fiore.
- When was Murder by Natural Causes released?
- Murder by Natural Causes was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.