The Mystery of the Yellow Room
2003, French. Directed by Bruno Podalydès.
Joseph Rouletabille, a reporter for a local newspaper, investigates the attempted killing of Mathilde Stangerson, who uses the yellow room of the title as her bedroom. At the time of the revolver shots her room was locked and the windows were barred, but when her father enters after having forced the door, there is no-one there except for Mathilde. So who did it and how did he get away?
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
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Cast & crew
- Bruno PodalydèsDirector
- Denis PodalydèsJoseph Rouletabille
- Jean-Noël BroutéSainclair
- Claude RichLe juge De Marquet
- Scali DelpeyratLe greffier
- Sabine AzémaMathilde Stangerson
- Michael LonsdaleStangerson
- Julos BeaucarneLe père Jacques
- Olivier GourmetRobert Darzac
- Pierre ArditiInspecteur Frédéric Larsan
- Isabelle CandelierMadame Bernier
- Dominique ParentMonsieur Bernier
- George AguilarPetit-Pied, le garde-chasse
Details
- Released
- 11 June 2003
- Original title
- Le Mystère de la chambre jaune
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Written by
- Bruno Podalydès
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What The Mystery of the Yellow Room is based on
The Mystery of the Yellow Room is based on The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1907) by Gaston Leroux.
1907
The Mystery of the Yellow Room
By Gaston Leroux
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The Mystery of the Yellow Room: quick answers
What comes after The Mystery of the Yellow Room?
Next in the series: The Perfume of the Lady in Black (2005).
Is The Mystery of the Yellow Room worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 111 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Mystery of the Yellow Room?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does The Mystery of the Yellow Room have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Mystery of the Yellow Room. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Mystery of the Yellow Room parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Mystery of the Yellow Room yet.
Which OTT platform is The Mystery of the Yellow Room on?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 June 2003. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mystery of the Yellow Room?
If you liked The Mystery of the Yellow Room, try Song of the Thin Man, RRRrrrr!!!, The Cheap Detective.
Who directed The Mystery of the Yellow Room?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room (2003) was directed by Bruno Podalydès and stars Denis Podalydès, Jean-Noël Brouté, Claude Rich.
What is The Mystery of the Yellow Room based on?
The Mystery of the Yellow Room is based on The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1907) by Gaston Leroux.