Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,542 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1974-11-22
Runtime: 128 minutes
Where to watch Murder on the Orient Express
- Stream: Fubo
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.
Murder on the Orient Express parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Murder on the Orient Express is a classic whodunit mystery centered on solving a train murder, with tension but little graphic content.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Concerns a murder investigation; violence is discussed and implied rather than graphically shown.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Albert Finney as Hercule Poirot
- Lauren Bacall as Mrs. Harriet Belinda Hubbard
- Martin Balsam as Signor Bianchi
- Ingrid Bergman as Greta Ohlson
- Sean Connery as Colonel Arbuthnot
- Anthony Perkins as Hector MacQueen
- Jean-Pierre Cassel as Pierre Paul Michel
- Wendy Hiller as Prinzessin Dragomiroff
- Vanessa Redgrave as Mary Debenham
- Jacqueline Bisset as Countess Andrenyi
Murder on the Orient Express FAQ
Is Murder on the Orient Express good?
Murder on the Orient Express has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,542 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Murder on the Orient Express?
In the US you can stream Murder on the Orient Express on Fubo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Murder on the Orient Express OK for kids?
Murder on the Orient Express is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Murder on the Orient Express is a classic whodunit mystery centered on solving a train murder, with tension but little graphic content.
What movies are like Murder on the Orient Express?
If you liked Murder on the Orient Express, try The Maltese Falcon, Remember, Laura and Knives Out.