Sleuth (1972)
Kernel Score: 86% · 687 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime
Released: 1972-12-10
Runtime: 138 minutes
Overview
A man who loves games and theatre invites his wife's lover to meet, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.
Sleuth parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG mystery-thriller involves infidelity and a tense, deadly battle of wits between two men.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A tense psychological game turns dangerous, with implied deadly stakes, consistent with the PG rating.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — The plot centers on an extramarital affair, though handled non-graphically.
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
Cast
- Laurence Olivier as Andrew Wyke
- Michael Caine as Milo Tindle
Sleuth FAQ
Is Sleuth good?
Sleuth has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 687 audience ratings.
Is Sleuth OK for kids?
Sleuth is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG mystery-thriller involves infidelity and a tense, deadly battle of wits between two men.
What movies are like Sleuth?
If you liked Sleuth, try The Killing, Happiness, Bound and The Lady from Shanghai.