Appointment with Death (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, Appointment with Death is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Winner, running about 102 minutes. “An invitation to murder !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed the children from her dominating influence. She takes herself, the children, and her daughter-in-law on holiday to Europe and the Holy Land. At a dig, Emily is found dead and Hercule Poirot investigates.
Who’s in it. Appointment with Death stars Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Lauren Bacall as Lady Westholme, Carrie Fisher as Nadine Boynton and John Gielgud as Colonel Carbury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Appointment with Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $960K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Appointment with Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Appointment with Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Appointment with Death (1988)?
- In US, Appointment with Death is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Appointment with Death worth watching?
- Appointment with Death holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Appointment with Death?
- Appointment with Death stars Peter Ustinov, Lauren Bacall, Carrie Fisher, John Gielgud and Piper Laurie.
- When was Appointment with Death released?
- Appointment with Death was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.