Murder Is Easy
1982, English. Directed by Claude Whatham.
American computer whiz Luke Williams meets elderly Lavinia Fullerton on a London-bound train. She reveals she's discovered the identity of a serial killer in her village and is going to report it to Scotland Yard. When she is murdered after disembarking the train, Williams vows to pursue the case himself.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Murder Is Easy is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Britbox in India.
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Cast & crew
- Claude WhathamDirector
- Bill BixbyProf. Luke Williams
- Helen HayesLavinia Fullerton
- Lesley-Anne DownBridget Conway
- Olivia de HavillandHonoria Waynflete
- Patrick AllenMaj. Horton
- Shane BriantDr. Thomas
- Freddie JonesConst. Reed
- Leigh LawsonJimmy Lorrimer
- Jonathan PryceMr. Ellsworthy
- Ivor RobertsVicar
- Trevor T. SmithRivers
- Anthony ValentineAbbot
Details
- Released
- 2 January 1982
- Country
- United States of America
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What Murder Is Easy is based on
Murder Is Easy is based on Murder Is Easy, a 1939 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.
Novel · 1939
Murder Is Easy
By Agatha Christie
Published by Collins Crime Club
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Murder Is Easy: quick answers
What comes after Murder Is Easy?
Next in the series: A Caribbean Mystery (1983) and Murder with Mirrors (1985).
Is Murder Is Easy worth watching?
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How long is Murder Is Easy?
Murder Is Easy runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Murder Is Easy have a post-credits scene?
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Murder Is Easy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Murder Is Easy on?
Murder Is Easy is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Britbox in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murder Is Easy?
If you liked Murder Is Easy, try The Night Stalker, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Haunted By Murder, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors.
Who directed Murder Is Easy?
Murder Is Easy (1982) was directed by Claude Whatham and stars Bill Bixby, Helen Hayes, Lesley-Anne Down.
What is Murder Is Easy based on?
Murder Is Easy is based on Murder Is Easy, a 1939 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.