The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, The Murders in the Rue Morgue is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Jeannot Szwarc, running about 100 minutes. “How can you stop what you don't understand?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A detective comes out of retirement to help his daughter's fiance prove that he did not commit a series of murders.
Who’s in it. The Murders in the Rue Morgue stars George C. Scott as Auguste Dupin, Rebecca De Mornay as Claire Dupin, Maxence Mailfort as Inspecteur Alphonse and Neil Dickson as Adolphe Le Bon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Murders in the Rue Morgue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Cineverse and Midnight Pulp. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Murders in the Rue Morgue page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Murders in the Rue Morgue tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Murders in the Rue Morgue (1986)?
- In US, The Murders in the Rue Morgue is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Murders in the Rue Morgue worth watching?
- The Murders in the Rue Morgue holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Murders in the Rue Morgue?
- The Murders in the Rue Morgue stars George C. Scott, Rebecca De Mornay, Maxence Mailfort, Neil Dickson and Val Kilmer.
- When was The Murders in the Rue Morgue released?
- The Murders in the Rue Morgue was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.