Murder Ahoy (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1964, Murder Ahoy is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by George Pollock, running about 93 minutes. “New mischief amidst the mizzen-masts!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During an annual board of trustees meeting, one of the trustees dies. Miss Marple thinks he’s been poisoned after finding a chemical on him. She sets off to investigate at the ship where he had just come from. The fourth and final film from the Miss Marple series starring Margaret Rutherford as the quirky amateur detective.
Who’s in it. Murder Ahoy stars Margaret Rutherford as Miss Jane Marple, Stringer Davis as Jim Stringer, Lionel Jeffries as Captain Rhumstone and Charles Tingwell as Inspector Craddock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Murder Ahoy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Ahoy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder Ahoy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder Ahoy (1964)?
- In US, Murder Ahoy is available to 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 Ahoy worth watching?
- Murder Ahoy holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Murder Ahoy?
- Murder Ahoy stars Margaret Rutherford, Stringer Davis, Lionel Jeffries, Charles Tingwell and William Mervyn.
- When was Murder Ahoy released?
- Murder Ahoy was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.