Death on the Nile (1978)
Kernel Score: 82% · 884 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Mystery
Released: 1978-09-29
Runtime: 140 minutes
Where to watch Death on the Nile
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.
Death on the Nile parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Death on the Nile (1978) is a classic murder-mystery aboard a cruise ship with a whodunit plot centered on a killing.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A murder occurs and drives the mystery plot, though depicted in classic, non-graphic style.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
John Guillermin
Cast
- Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot
- Jane Birkin as Louise Bourget
- Lois Chiles as Linnet Ridgeway Doyle
- Bette Davis as Marie Van Schuyler
- Mia Farrow as Jacqueline de Bellefort
- Jon Finch as James Ferguson
- Olivia Hussey as Rosalie Otterbourne
- I.S. Johar as Mr. Choudhury
- George Kennedy as Andrew Pennington
- Angela Lansbury as Salome Otterbourne
Death on the Nile FAQ
Is Death on the Nile good?
Death on the Nile has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 884 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Death on the Nile?
In the US you can stream Death on the Nile on Prime Video and Fubo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel and Pluto TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Death on the Nile OK for kids?
Death on the Nile is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Death on the Nile (1978) is a classic murder-mystery aboard a cruise ship with a whodunit plot centered on a killing.
What movies are like Death on the Nile?
If you liked Death on the Nile, try Murder on the Orient Express, Murder She Said, The Bourne Identity and The Mummy.