Meet Nero Wolfe (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1936, Meet Nero Wolfe is a mystery film directed by Herbert J. Biberman, running about 73 minutes. “"I CAN SOLVE ANY MURDER WITHOUT MOVING FROM MY DESK!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Rex Stout's portly detective prides himself on solving crimes without venturing outside his comfortable home; here he relies on others to do the legwork in pinpointing who among a number of suspects is responsible for two sudden deaths, which the authorities at first are not convinced were murders.
Who’s in it. Meet Nero Wolfe stars Edward Arnold as Nero Wolfe, Lionel Stander as Archie Goodwin, Dennie Moore as Mazie Gray and Victor Jory as Claude Roberts, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Meet Nero Wolfe has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Meet Nero Wolfe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Meet Nero Wolfe tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Meet Nero Wolfe (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Meet Nero Wolfe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Meet Nero Wolfe worth watching?
- Meet Nero Wolfe holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Meet Nero Wolfe?
- Meet Nero Wolfe stars Edward Arnold, Lionel Stander, Dennie Moore, Victor Jory and Nana Bryant.
- When was Meet Nero Wolfe released?
- Meet Nero Wolfe was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.