Death Goes to School (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1953, Death Goes to School is a mystery film directed by Stephen Clarkson, running about 64 minutes.
What it’s about. Detective Inspector Campbell (Gordon Jackson) looks into the murder of a teacher at a girls school where there are a number of suspects, including her colleagues and the married man she had been seeing.
Who’s in it. Death Goes to School stars Barbara Murray as Miss Shepherd, Gordon Jackson as Detective Inspector Campbell, Pamela Alan as Helen Cooper and Jane Aird as Miss Halstead, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Death Goes to School has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death Goes to School page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death Goes to School tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death Goes to School (1953)?
- In GB, Death Goes to School is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death Goes to School worth watching?
- Death Goes to School holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death Goes to School?
- Death Goes to School stars Barbara Murray, Gordon Jackson, Pamela Alan, Jane Aird and Beatrice Varley.
- When was Death Goes to School released?
- Death Goes to School was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 64 minutes.