Murder in Three Acts (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1986, Murder in Three Acts is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Gary Nelson, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In Acapulco, Hercule Poirot attends a dinner party in which one of the guests clutches his throat and suddenly dies. The causes seem to be natural until another party with most of the same guests produces another corpse.
Who’s in it. Murder in Three Acts stars Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Tony Curtis as Charles Cartwright, Emma Samms as Egg and Jonathan Cecil as Capt. Arthur Hastings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Murder in Three Acts 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 Murder in Three Acts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder in Three Acts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder in Three Acts (1986)?
- In US, Murder in Three Acts is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder in Three Acts worth watching?
- Murder in Three Acts holds an audience score of 5.4 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 in Three Acts?
- Murder in Three Acts stars Peter Ustinov, Tony Curtis, Emma Samms, Jonathan Cecil and Fernando Allende.
- When was Murder in Three Acts released?
- Murder in Three Acts was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.