The Murderer Lives at Number 21
1942, French. Directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot.
Paris, France. Commissaire Wens follows the lead of a ruthless murderer to an unexpected place.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- NR
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The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 7 August 1942
- Original title
- L'assassin habite au… 21
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Stanislas-André Steeman, Henri-Georges Clouzot
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What The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is based on
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is adapted from a novel.
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The Murderer Lives at Number 21: quick answers
What should I watch before The Murderer Lives at Number 21?
Watch The Last One of the Six (1941) first.
Is The Murderer Lives at Number 21 worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 169 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Murderer Lives at Number 21?
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Murderer Lives at Number 21 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Murderer Lives at Number 21. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Murderer Lives at Number 21 on?
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Murderer Lives at Number 21?
If you liked The Murderer Lives at Number 21, try The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog, The Crime of Monsieur Lange, The Story of a Cheat.
Who directed The Murderer Lives at Number 21?
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 (1942) was directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot and stars Pierre Fresnay, Suzy Delair, Jean Tissier.
What is The Murderer Lives at Number 21 based on?
The Murderer Lives at Number 21 is adapted from a novel.