Murder at 1600 (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1997, Murder at 1600 is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Dwight H. Little, running about 107 minutes. “This address changes all the rules.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A secretary is found dead in a White House bathroom during an international crisis, and Detective Harlan Regis is in charge of the investigation. Despite resistance from the Secret Service, Regis partners with agent Nina Chance. As political tensions rise, they learn that the crime could be part of an elaborate cover-up. Framed as traitors, the pair, plus Regis' partner, break into the White House in order to expose the true culprit.
Who’s in it. Murder at 1600 stars Wesley Snipes as Detective Harlan Regis, Diane Lane as Agent Nina Chance, Alan Alda as Jordan and Daniel Benzali as Agent Nick Spikings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Murder at 1600 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25.8M at the box office.
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 at 1600 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder at 1600 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder at 1600 (1997)?
- In US, Murder at 1600 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 at 1600 worth watching?
- Murder at 1600 holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder at 1600?
- Murder at 1600 stars Wesley Snipes, Diane Lane, Alan Alda, Daniel Benzali and Dennis Miller.
- When was Murder at 1600 released?
- Murder at 1600 was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.
