The Sleeping Car Murder (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1965, The Sleeping Car Murder is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Costa-Gavras, running about 95 minutes. “Suddenly a scream pierces the air...and you're shocked to discover it's yours!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Six people travel by train overnight from Marseilles to Paris. When the train arrives at its destination, one of the passengers, a girl, is found dead in a sleeping berth. The police led by Inspector Grazzi investigate the other five passengers, suspecting that one of them was responsible. However, as the investigation is stepped up, the other passengers start turning up dead. It is then up to the last remaining two to solve the case, before they become the next victims.
Who’s in it. The Sleeping Car Murder stars Yves Montand as L'inspecteur Grazzi, Pierre Mondy as Le commissaire Tarquin, Catherine Allégret as Bambi and Jean-Louis Trintignant as Éric Grandin, étudiant vétérinaire, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Sleeping Car Murder has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sleeping Car Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sleeping Car Murder tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sleeping Car Murder (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sleeping Car Murder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sleeping Car Murder worth watching?
- The Sleeping Car Murder holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Sleeping Car Murder?
- The Sleeping Car Murder stars Yves Montand, Pierre Mondy, Catherine Allégret, Jean-Louis Trintignant and Jacques Perrin.
- When was The Sleeping Car Murder released?
- The Sleeping Car Murder was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.