Who Killed Aunt Maggie? (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 4.3

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Released in 1940, Who Killed Aunt Maggie? is a crime and mystery film directed by Arthur Lubin, running about 70 minutes.

What it’s about. When a much-despised matriarch is murdered, or apparently murdered, all of her relatives and "friends" fall under suspicion. Sheriff Gregory is the official investigator, but most of the clue gathering is done by amateur sleuths Kirk Pierce and Sally Ambler.

Who’s in it. Who Killed Aunt Maggie? stars John Hubbard as Kirk Pierce, Wendy Barrie as Sally Ambler, Edgar Kennedy as Sheriff Gregory and Elizabeth Patterson as Maggie Ambler, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Who Killed Aunt Maggie? has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Who Killed Aunt Maggie? page.

If you liked it. Fans of Who Killed Aunt Maggie? tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Who Killed Aunt Maggie? (1940)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Who Killed Aunt Maggie? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Who Killed Aunt Maggie? worth watching?
Who Killed Aunt Maggie? holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Who Killed Aunt Maggie??
Who Killed Aunt Maggie? stars John Hubbard, Wendy Barrie, Edgar Kennedy, Elizabeth Patterson and Onslow Stevens.
When was Who Killed Aunt Maggie? released?
Who Killed Aunt Maggie? was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.