Sleuth
“Think of the perfect crime... Then go one step further.”
A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
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Where is Sleuth streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin | Acontra Plus |
| Japan | FOD | Amazon Video |
About Sleuth
Sleuth is a 1972 English-language thriller, mystery and crime film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. The cast is led by Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine. It has a runtime of 2h 18m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 700 ratings.
Sleuth was produced by Palomar Pictures International and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 10, 1972, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Writers
- Anthony Shaffer
- Release date
- December 10, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Palomar Pictures International
Sleuth cast & crew
Sleuth was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and written by Anthony Shaffer.
The cast features Laurence Olivier as Andrew Wyke and Michael Caine as Milo Tindle.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Addison, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by Edgar J. Scherick and Morton Gottlieb.
Is Sleuth worth watching?
Sleuth holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 722 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 2h 18m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and crime, Sleuth is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Sleuth
Laurence Olivier
Andrew Wyke
Michael Caine
Milo Tindle
Sleuth — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sleuth in United States?
Sleuth is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Sleuth in?
Sleuth is originally in English, with audio tracks including Italian, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sleuth?
Sleuth runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
▸What is Sleuth rated?
Sleuth is rated PG. It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 722 ratings.
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