Murder by Numbers (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2002, Murder by Numbers is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Barbet Schroeder, running about 120 minutes. “The only flaw in their plan was her.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tenacious homicide detective Cassie Mayweather and her still-green partner are working a murder case, attempting to profile two malevolently brilliant young men: cold, calculating killers whose dark secrets might explain their crimes.
Who’s in it. Murder by Numbers stars Sandra Bullock as Cassie Mayweather, Ben Chaplin as Sam Kennedy, Ryan Gosling as Richard Haywood and Michael Pitt as Justin Pendleton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Murder by Numbers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $56.7M 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 by Numbers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder by Numbers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder by Numbers (2002)?
- In US, Murder by Numbers 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 by Numbers worth watching?
- Murder by Numbers holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder by Numbers?
- Murder by Numbers stars Sandra Bullock, Ben Chaplin, Ryan Gosling, Michael Pitt and Agnes Bruckner.
- When was Murder by Numbers released?
- Murder by Numbers was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.