Death on the Nile
1978, English. Directed by John Guillermin.
A murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak – and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case.
As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- John GuillerminDirector
- Peter UstinovHercule Poirot
- Jane BirkinLouise Bourget
- Lois ChilesLinnet Ridgeway Doyle
- Bette DavisMarie Van Schuyler
- Mia FarrowJacqueline de Bellefort
- Jon FinchJames Ferguson
- Olivia HusseyRosalie Otterbourne
- I.S. JoharMr. Choudhury
- George KennedyAndrew Pennington
- Angela LansburySalome Otterbourne
- Simon MacCorkindaleSimon Doyle
- David NivenColonel Race
Details
- Released
- 29 September 1978
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Anthony Shaffer
- Budget
- $7.9M
- Box office
- $15M
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What Death on the Nile is based on
Death on the Nile is based on Death on the Nile, a 1937 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.
Novel · 1937
Death on the Nile
By Agatha Christie
Published by Collins Crime Club
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Death on the Nile: quick answers
What comes after Death on the Nile?
Next in the series: Evil Under the Sun (1982), Thirteen at Dinner (1985), and Dead Man's Folly (1986).
Is Death on the Nile worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 967 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Death on the Nile?
Death on the Nile runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Death on the Nile have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Death on the Nile. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Death on the Nile parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Death on the Nile is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Death on the Nile on?
Death on the Nile isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Death on the Nile?
If you liked Death on the Nile, try Death on the Nile, Evil Under the Sun, Murder on the Orient Express.
Who directed Death on the Nile?
Death on the Nile (1978) was directed by John Guillermin and stars Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, Lois Chiles.
What is Death on the Nile based on?
Death on the Nile is based on Death on the Nile, a 1937 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.