Murder on the Orient Express (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Murder on the Orient Express is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Kenneth Branagh, running about 114 minutes. “Everyone is a suspect.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.
Who’s in it. Murder on the Orient Express stars Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot, Penélope Cruz as Pilar Estravados, Willem Dafoe as Gerhard Hardman and Judi Dench as Natalia Dragomiroff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Murder on the Orient Express has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $352.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV 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 Murder on the Orient Express page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder on the Orient Express tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder on the Orient Express (2017)?
- In US, Murder on the Orient Express is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, 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 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder on the Orient Express?
- Murder on the Orient Express stars Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench and Johnny Depp.
- When was Murder on the Orient Express released?
- Murder on the Orient Express was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.