Dead Man's Folly
1986, English. Directed by Clive Donner.
During a murder hunt game at a country house, to which Hercule Poirot is invited as an "expert", a real murder occurs.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Dead Man's Folly is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- Clive DonnerDirector
- Peter UstinovHercule Poirot
- Jean StapletonAriadne Oliver
- Constance CummingsAmy Folliatt
- Tim Pigott-SmithSir Stubbs
- Jonathan CecilHastings
- Kenneth CranhamInsp. Bland
- Susan WooldridgeAmanda Brewis
- Christopher GuardAlec Legge
- Jeff YagherEddie South
- Nicollette SheridanHattie Stubbs
- Ralph ArlissMichael Weyman
- Caroline LangrisheSally Legge
Details
- Released
- 8 January 1986
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Rod Browning
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What Dead Man's Folly is based on
Dead Man's Folly is based on Dead Man's Folly, a 1956 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Dodd, Mead & Co..
Novel · 1956
Dead Man's Folly
By Agatha Christie
Published by Dodd, Mead & Co.
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Dead Man's Folly: quick answers
What should I watch before Dead Man's Folly?
Watch Death on the Nile (1978), Evil Under the Sun (1982), and Thirteen at Dinner (1985) first.
What comes after Dead Man's Folly?
Next in the series: Murder in Three Acts (1986) and Appointment with Death (1988).
Is Dead Man's Folly worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 67 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dead Man's Folly?
Dead Man's Folly runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Dead Man's Folly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dead Man's Folly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dead Man's Folly parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Dead Man's Folly yet.
Which OTT platform is Dead Man's Folly on?
Dead Man's Folly is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dead Man's Folly?
If you liked Dead Man's Folly, try Jesse Stone: Thin Ice, Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983, Shimmer Lake.
Who directed Dead Man's Folly?
Dead Man's Folly (1986) was directed by Clive Donner and stars Peter Ustinov, Jean Stapleton, Constance Cummings.
What is Dead Man's Folly based on?
Dead Man's Folly is based on Dead Man's Folly, a 1956 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Dodd, Mead & Co..