Murder by the Book
1987, English. Directed by Mel Damski.
Mild-mannered mystery writer D. H. Mercer has become so immersed in his material that his creation, hard-boiled private eye Biff Deegan, constantly appears to him as a hallucination. Intent on getting rid of Biff, and replacing him with a more civilized detective, Mercer soon finds himself in a genuine mystery involving art fraud, murder, and a beautiful lady in peril.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Murder by the Book is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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- Released
- 17 March 1987
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Norell, Andy Siegel
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How long is Murder by the Book?
Murder by the Book runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Murder by the Book parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Murder by the Book is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Murder by the Book on?
Murder by the Book is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murder by the Book?
If you liked Murder by the Book, try Another Thin Man, The Glass Key, Shadow of the Thin Man.
Who directed Murder by the Book?
Murder by the Book (1987) was directed by Mel Damski and stars Robert Hays, Catherine Mary Stewart, Christopher Murney.