Appointment with Death
1988, English. Directed by Michael Winner.
An invitation to murder!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 202 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Appointment with Death is streaming on MGM Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael WinnerDirector
- Peter UstinovHercule Poirot
- Lauren BacallLady Westholme
- Carrie FisherNadine Boynton
- John GielgudColonel Carbury
- Piper LaurieEmily Boynton
- Hayley MillsMiss Quinton
- Jenny SeagroveDr. Sarah King
- David SoulJefferson Cope
- Nicholas GuestLennox Boynton
- Valerie RichardsCarol Boynton
- John TerleskyRaymond Boynton
- Amber BezerGinevra Boynton
Details
- Released
- 15 April 1988
- Country
- Israel, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Shaffer, Michael Winner, Peter Buckman
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $960K
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What Appointment with Death is based on
Appointment with Death is based on Appointment with Death, a 1938 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.
Novel · 1938
Appointment with Death
By Agatha Christie
Published by Collins Crime Club
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Appointment with Death: quick answers
What should I watch before Appointment with Death?
Watch Evil Under the Sun (1982), Thirteen at Dinner (1985), Dead Man's Folly (1986), and Murder in Three Acts (1986) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
Is Appointment with Death worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 202 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Appointment with Death?
Appointment with Death runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Appointment with Death have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Appointment with Death. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Appointment with Death parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Appointment with Death is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Appointment with Death on?
Appointment with Death is streaming on MGM Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Appointment with Death?
If you liked Appointment with Death, try Evil Under the Sun, The Organization, Murder in Three Acts.
Who directed Appointment with Death?
Appointment with Death (1988) was directed by Michael Winner and stars Peter Ustinov, Lauren Bacall, Carrie Fisher.
What is Appointment with Death based on?
Appointment with Death is based on Appointment with Death, a 1938 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Collins Crime Club.