Murder in Three Acts
1986, English. Directed by Gary Nelson.
In Acapulco, Hercule Poirot attends a dinner party in which one of the guests clutches his throat and suddenly dies. The causes seem to be natural until another party with most of the same guests produces another corpse.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Gary NelsonDirector
- Peter UstinovHercule Poirot
- Tony CurtisCharles Cartwright
- Emma SammsEgg
- Jonathan CecilCapt. Arthur Hastings
- Fernando AllendeRicardo Montoya
- Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Col. Mateo
- Lisa EichhornCynthia Dayton
- Dana ElcarDr. Strange
- Frances Lee McCainMiss Milray
- Marian MercerDaisy Eastman
- Diana MuldaurAngela Stafford
- Nicholas PryorFreddie Dayton
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1986
- Country
- Mexico, United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Swanton
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What Murder in Three Acts is based on
Murder in Three Acts is based on Three Act Tragedy, a 1934 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Dodd, Mead & Co..
Novel · 1934
Three Act Tragedy
By Agatha Christie
Published by Dodd, Mead & Co.
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Murder in Three Acts: quick answers
What should I watch before Murder in Three Acts?
Watch Death on the Nile (1978), Evil Under the Sun (1982), Thirteen at Dinner (1985), and Dead Man's Folly (1986) first.
What comes after Murder in Three Acts?
Next in the series: Appointment with Death (1988).
Is Murder in Three Acts worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Murder in Three Acts?
Murder in Three Acts runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Murder in Three Acts have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Murder in Three Acts. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Murder in Three Acts parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Murder in Three Acts on?
Murder in Three Acts is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Murder in Three Acts?
If you liked Murder in Three Acts, try Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors, Evil Under the Sun, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly.
Who directed Murder in Three Acts?
Murder in Three Acts (1986) was directed by Gary Nelson and stars Peter Ustinov, Tony Curtis, Emma Samms.
What is Murder in Three Acts based on?
Murder in Three Acts is based on Three Act Tragedy, a 1934 novel by Agatha Christie, published by Dodd, Mead & Co..