Manhattan Murder Mystery
Seen it?1993 | 104 min | Comedy, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Knives Out, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, tense.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A middle-aged couple suspects foul play when their neighbor's wife suddenly drops dead.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 118K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Woody Allen
- Woody AllenLarry Lipton
- Diane KeatonCarol Lipton
- Jerry AdlerPaul House
- Alan AldaTed
- Anjelica HustonMarcia Fox
- Lynn CohenLilian House
- Melanie NorrisHelen Moss
- Zach BraffNick Lipton
- Joy BeharMarilyn
- Ron RifkinSy