Appointment with Death
“An invitation to murder!”
Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed the children from her dominating influence. She takes herself, the children, and her daughter-in-law on holiday to Europe and the Holy Land. At a dig, Emily is found dead and Hercule Poirot investigates.
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| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo | — |
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About Appointment with Death
Appointment with Death is a 1988 English-language thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Michael Winner. The cast is led by Peter Ustinov, Lauren Bacall, Carrie Fisher. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
Appointment with Death was produced by GG Studio, Golan-Globus Productions, and The Cannon Group and made in Israel and United Kingdom. It was released on April 15, 1988, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Writers
- Peter Buckman, Anthony Shaffer, Michael Winner
- Release date
- April 15, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Israel, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- GG Studio, Golan-Globus Productions, The Cannon Group
Appointment with Death cast & crew
Appointment with Death was directed by Michael Winner and written by Peter Buckman, Anthony Shaffer, and Michael Winner.
The cast features Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot, Lauren Bacall as Lady Westholme, Carrie Fisher as Nadine Boynton, John Gielgud as Colonel Carbury, Piper Laurie as Emily Boynton, and Hayley Mills as Miss Quinton.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pino Donaggio, cinematography is by David Gurfinkel, and it was produced by Michael Winner and Menahem Golan.
Is Appointment with Death worth watching?
Appointment with Death holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 176 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and mystery, Appointment with Death is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Appointment with Death
Peter Ustinov
Hercule Poirot
Lauren Bacall
Lady Westholme
Carrie Fisher
Nadine Boynton
John Gielgud
Colonel Carbury
Piper Laurie
Emily Boynton
Hayley Mills
Miss Quinton
Jenny Seagrove
Dr. Sarah King
David Soul
Jefferson Cope
Nicholas Guest
Lennox Boynton
Valerie Richards
Carol Boynton
John Terlesky
Raymond Boynton
Amber Bezer
Ginevra Boynton
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Appointment with Death — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Appointment with Death in United States?
Appointment with Death is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo in United States.
▸Is Appointment with Death on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Appointment with Death is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Appointment with Death in?
Appointment with Death is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Appointment with Death?
Appointment with Death runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Appointment with Death rated?
Appointment with Death is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 176 ratings.
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