Sleuth
1972, English. Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
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A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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Details
- Released
- 10 December 1972
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Shaffer
- Budget
- $3.5M
- Box office
- $5.8M
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Sleuth: quick answers
Is Sleuth worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 757 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sleuth?
Sleuth runs 138 minutes (2h 18m).
Does Sleuth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sleuth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Sleuth suitable for kids?
Sleuth is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Sleuth?
If you liked Sleuth, try Suburbicon, Ca$h, The Killing.
Who directed Sleuth?
Sleuth (1972) was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and stars Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine.