Death on the Nile (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1978, Death on the Nile is a mystery film directed by John Guillermin, running about 140 minutes. “A murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak – and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board. Can Poirot identify the killer before the ship reaches the end of its journey?
Who’s in it. Death on the Nile stars Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Mia Farrow as Jacqueline de Bellefort, Simon MacCorkindale as Simon Doyle and Lois Chiles as Linnet Ridgeway Doyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Death on the Nile has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $14.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and 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 Death on the Nile page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death on the Nile tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death on the Nile (1978)?
- In US, Death on the Nile is available to stream on fuboTV, and 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 Death on the Nile worth watching?
- Death on the Nile holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Death on the Nile?
- Death on the Nile stars Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow, Simon MacCorkindale, Lois Chiles and Angela Lansbury.
- When was Death on the Nile released?
- Death on the Nile was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.