Murder She Said (1961)
Kernel Score: 82% · 230 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1961-09-26
Runtime: 87 minutes
Where to watch Murder She Said
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Miss Marple believes she's seen a murder in a passing-by train, yet when the police find no evidence she decides to investigate it on her own.
Murder She Said parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Murder She Said is a classic mild mystery-comedy featuring Miss Marple investigating a train murder by poisoning.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A murder by poisoning and strangulation is central to the mystery, though depicted in a classic, non-graphic style typical of its era.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
George Pollock
Cast
- Margaret Rutherford as Miss Jane Marple
- Arthur Kennedy as Paul Quimper
- Muriel Pavlow as Emma Ackenthorpe
- James Robertson Justice as Luther Ackenthorpe
- Thorley Walters as Cedric Ackenthorpe
- Charles Tingwell as Inspector Craddock
- Conrad Phillips as Harold Ackenthorpe
- Ronald Howard as Brian Eastley
- Joan Hickson as Mrs. Kidder
- Stringer Davis as Jim Stringer
Murder She Said FAQ
Is Murder She Said good?
Murder She Said has an 82% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 230 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Murder She Said?
In the US you can stream Murder She Said on Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox and TCM and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Murder She Said OK for kids?
Murder She Said is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Murder She Said is a classic mild mystery-comedy featuring Miss Marple investigating a train murder by poisoning.
What movies are like Murder She Said?
If you liked Murder She Said, try M, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, 3-Iron and Le Corbeau.