Evil Under the Sun
1982, English. Directed by Guy Hamilton.
Evil is everywhere. Even in paradise.
An opulent beach resort provides a scenic background to this amusing whodunit as Poirot attempts to uncover the nefarious evildoer behind the strangling of a notorious stage star.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 547 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Evil Under the Sun
Evil Under the Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Guy HamiltonDirector
- Peter UstinovHercule Poirot
- James MasonOdell Gardener
- Sylvia MilesMyra Gardener
- Roddy McDowallRex Brewster
- Maggie SmithDaphne Castle
- Jane BirkinChristine Redfern
- Nicholas ClayPatrick Redfern
- Diana RiggArlena Stuart Marshall
- Denis QuilleyKenneth Marshall
- Colin BlakelyHorace Blatt
- Emily HoneLinda Marshall
- Paul AntrimPolice Inspector
Details
- Released
- 5 March 1982
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Shaffer, Barry Sandler
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $6.1M
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What Evil Under the Sun is based on
Evil Under the Sun is based on Evil Under the Sun, a 1941 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.
Novel · 1941
Evil Under the Sun
By Agatha Christie
Published by Collins Crime Club
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After Evil Under the Sun
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1980 · 6.1/10
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1978 · 7.2/10
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Evil Under the Sun: quick answers
What should I watch before Evil Under the Sun?
Watch Death on the Nile (1978) first.
What comes after Evil Under the Sun?
Next in the series: Thirteen at Dinner (1985), Dead Man's Folly (1986), and Murder in Three Acts (1986).
Is Evil Under the Sun worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 547 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Evil Under the Sun?
Evil Under the Sun runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does Evil Under the Sun have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Evil Under the Sun. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Evil Under the Sun parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Evil Under the Sun is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Evil Under the Sun on?
Evil Under the Sun isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Evil Under the Sun?
If you liked Evil Under the Sun, try Murder in Three Acts, A Caribbean Mystery, Thirteen at Dinner.
Who directed Evil Under the Sun?
Evil Under the Sun (1982) was directed by Guy Hamilton and stars Peter Ustinov, James Mason, Sylvia Miles.
What is Evil Under the Sun based on?
Evil Under the Sun is based on Evil Under the Sun, a 1941 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.