Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1980, Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is a thriller, mystery and tv movie film directed by Tony Wharmby, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. This intriguing story is set in the 1930s at a country house, where two amateur sleuths, Bobby Jones and Lady Frankie Derwent, try to unravel the mystery behind a tale of murder, suspense and false identities. And the only clues the two have to go on are the puzzling last words of a dying man. Featuring characters created by Agatha Christie, Why Didn't They Ask Evans is a classic crime thriller sure to please murder-mystery fans.
Who’s in it. Why Didn't They Ask Evans? stars Francesca Annis as Lady Frances Derwent, John Gielgud as Reverend Jones, Bernard Miles as Dr. Thomas and Eric Porter as Dr. Nicholson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Why Didn't They Ask Evans? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Britbox Apple TV Channel , YouTube TV and BritBox and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Didn't They Ask Evans? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Didn't They Ask Evans? tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1980)?
- In US, Why Didn't They Ask Evans? is available to stream on Hulu, Britbox Apple TV Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Why Didn't They Ask Evans? worth watching?
- Why Didn't They Ask Evans? holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Why Didn't They Ask Evans??
- Why Didn't They Ask Evans? stars Francesca Annis, John Gielgud, Bernard Miles, Eric Porter and Leigh Lawson.
- When was Why Didn't They Ask Evans? released?
- Why Didn't They Ask Evans? was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.