Thirteen at Dinner (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 5.3

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Released in 1985, Thirteen at Dinner is a crime and mystery film directed by Lou Antonio, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Actress Jane Wilkinson wants a divorce, but her husband, Lord Edgware, refuses. She convinces Hercule Poirot to use his famed tact and logic to make her case. Lord Edgware turns up murdered, a well-placed knife wound at the base of his neck. It will take the precise Poirot to sort out the lies from the alibis - and find the criminal before another victim dies.

Who’s in it. Thirteen at Dinner stars Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Faye Dunaway as Jane Wilkinson / Charlotta Adams, Jonathan Cecil as Capt. Arthur Hastings and Bill Nighy as Ronald Marsh, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Thirteen at Dinner has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thirteen at Dinner page.

If you liked it. Fans of Thirteen at Dinner tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Thirteen at Dinner (1985)?
In US, Thirteen at Dinner is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Thirteen at Dinner worth watching?
Thirteen at Dinner holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Thirteen at Dinner?
Thirteen at Dinner stars Peter Ustinov, Faye Dunaway, Jonathan Cecil, Bill Nighy and Diane Keen.
When was Thirteen at Dinner released?
Thirteen at Dinner was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.