Murder by Death
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Vintage Cinemas Vista Theatre
4473 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA -
Vista Theater
4473 Sunset Drive, Los Angeles, CA -
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- Trailer 1 (03:13)
- Trailer for Murder by Death (03:07)
Movie Info & Cast
Synopsis
Five famous literary detective characters and their sidekicks are invited to a bizarre mansion to solve an even stranger mystery.
Cast
- Eileen Brennan
- Truman Capote
- James Coco
- Peter Falk
- Alec Guinness
- Elsa Lanchester
- David Niven
- Peter Sellers
- Maggie Smith
- Nancy Walker
Letterboxd User Reviews
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- Feb 7, 2021
35 Clue's problematic cousin - not nearly as charming or as inventive in its playful subversion of the whodunnit.
SilentDawnAug 1, 2019racism ✔️ ableism ✔️ homophobia ✔️ me wishing it was over in the first ten minutes ✔️
eelyApr 3, 2025A thoroughly stupid and often funny film that doesn’t hold up (Peter Sellers’ Ching Chong yellow faced Mr Wong is jaw droppingly racist) but does manage to provide some laugh out loud moments from its stellar cast. In particular, Maggie Smith’s line delivery of “who would…
katya_zamo - Mar 16, 2018
"I don't understand pops, was there a murder or wasn't there?" "Yes. Killed good weekend."
KennoniahJul 25, 2020finally, the movie that answers the age-old question "what if Clue was an insufferable, racist, homophobic, unfunny dumpster fire?"
connorSep 10, 2013The combination of a stellar ensemble cast that plays everything admirably straight and a script that understands that good parody comes from loving what you're making fun off, make Murder by Death an absolute delight to watch after years of not having seen it. The…
DirkH - May 1, 2019
just watch Clue instead
c.w. scottDec 7, 2022Just a little dose of Knives Out Lite™️ in preparation for Glass Onion. A spoof of the then-previous couple decades of whodunnits and detective noirs, Murder by Death is fun, silly, and perhaps best known for two things: the only ever acting role of the legendary Truman…
Matt!Apr 20, 2021I did laugh, but like couldn't they get an actual Chinese man to play Wang??
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Top Reviews
- RayRay likedMurder by Death
Almsot a meh, but it was very fun. The humor was extremely hit or miss and the plot nonsensical, but it’s all done in such a charming and enticing way. The ending was disappointing but it fit with the rest of the movie. Solid pick if you’re just looking to be entertained.
Sabrina Bondi lovedMurder by DeathMurder by Death is a very good silly-funny Neil Simon satirical comedy, with a super all-star cast cavorting as recognizable pulp fiction detectives gathered at the home of Truman Capote, wealthy hedonist fed up with contrived gumshoe plots.
Johnny Craw is "meh" onMurder by DeathBy choosing Meh, I mean that I am completely indifferent to this movie. Playful, silly, and nonsensical, but can it be called good? I really don’t think some of the “characters” hold up today. No other opinions.
- Terminator77 lovedMurder by Death
Una parodia de detectives con un reparto espectacular como Peter Falk, David Niven, Alec Guiness o Trulan Capote. Divertidisima y amena
Sarah lovedMurder by DeathIt has some stereotypical and problematic characters but it was made rlly long ago and besides that its a masterpiece
South Philly Dilly Dilly Jawn lovedMurder by DeathClassic!!!!! It's an epic yet dated, hilarious who done it adventure. Highly entertaining, albeit dusty film.
- lilbruzer14 likedMurder by Death
Some problematic characters that can be a turn off. The storytelling/whondun it on its own earns it a like
Gunz likedMurder by DeathMore comedy then murder but it was fun reqatching a childhood movie, 7/10
eitka likedMurder by Death5/10 spoof situation
Atom Users Reviews
Metacritic
Even Neil Simon fans (and they do exist, believe it or not) will probably be bummed out by this stunningly unfunny 1976 parody of detective films.
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
Murder by Death is as light and insubstantial as one could wish.
Vincent Canby
The New York Times
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Murder by Death (1976)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's Murder by Death (1976) about?
Five famous literary detective characters and their sidekicks are invited to a bizarre mansion to solve an even stranger mystery.
Who's the cast of Murder by Death (1976)?
- Eileen Brennan as Tess Skeffington
- Truman Capote as Lionel Twain
- James Coco as Milo Perrier
- Peter Falk as Sam Diamond
- Alec Guinness as Bensonmum
- Elsa Lanchester as Jessica Marbles
- David Niven as Dick Charleston
- Peter Sellers as Sidney Wang
- Maggie Smith as Dora Charleston
- Nancy Walker as Maid
Who's the director behind Murder by Death (1976)?
Robert Moore directed Murder by Death (1976).
Who produced Murder by Death (1976)?
Ray Stark produced Murder by Death (1976).
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