Dead Man's Folly (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1986, Dead Man's Folly is a thriller, crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Clive Donner, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. During a murder hunt game at a country house, to which Hercule Poirot is invited as an "expert", a real murder occurs.
Who’s in it. Dead Man's Folly stars Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Jean Stapleton as Ariadne Oliver, Constance Cummings as Amy Folliatt and Tim Pigott-Smith as Sir Stubbs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dead Man's Folly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Dead Man's Folly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Man's Folly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Man's Folly (1986)?
- In US, Dead Man's Folly is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dead Man's Folly worth watching?
- Dead Man's Folly holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Man's Folly?
- Dead Man's Folly stars Peter Ustinov, Jean Stapleton, Constance Cummings, Tim Pigott-Smith and Jonathan Cecil.
- When was Dead Man's Folly released?
- Dead Man's Folly was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.