The Oxford Murders (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2008, The Oxford Murders is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Álex de la Iglesia, running about 107 minutes. “There is no way of finding a single absolute truth” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.

Who’s in it. The Oxford Murders stars John Hurt as Arthur Seldom, Leonor Watling as Lorna, Julie Cox as Beth and Elijah Wood as Martin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Oxford Murders has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares 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 The Oxford Murders page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Oxford Murders (2008)?
In US, The Oxford Murders is available to stream on fuboTV, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon 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 The Oxford Murders worth watching?
The Oxford Murders holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Oxford Murders?
The Oxford Murders stars John Hurt, Leonor Watling, Julie Cox, Elijah Wood and Jim Carter.
When was The Oxford Murders released?
The Oxford Murders was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.