Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1971, Murders in the Rue Morgue is a thriller, crime, horror and mystery film directed by Gordon Hessler, running about 87 minutes. “LOVE and MURDER are the two consuming passions of the Rue Morgue!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Paris, in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Cesar Charron owns a theater at the Rue Morgue where he performs the play "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with his wife Madeleine Charron, who has dreadful nightmares. When there are several murders by acid of people connected to Cesar, the prime suspect of Inspector Vidocq would be Cesar's former partner Rene Marot. But Marot murdered Madeleine's mother many years ago and committed suicide immediately after.
Who’s in it. Murders in the Rue Morgue stars Jason Robards as Cesar Charron, Herbert Lom as Rene Marot, Christine Kaufmann as Madeleine Charron and Adolfo Celi as Inspector Vidocq, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Murders in the Rue Morgue has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murders in the Rue Morgue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murders in the Rue Morgue tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murders in the Rue Morgue (1971)?
- In US, Murders in the Rue Morgue is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murders in the Rue Morgue worth watching?
- Murders in the Rue Morgue holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murders in the Rue Morgue?
- Murders in the Rue Morgue stars Jason Robards, Herbert Lom, Christine Kaufmann, Adolfo Celi and Michael Dunn.
- When was Murders in the Rue Morgue released?
- Murders in the Rue Morgue was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.