Agatha
Seen it?1979 | 99 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
A mixed bag with no real highs. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Murder on the Orient Express or Gosford Park, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
England, 1926. An American journalist looks for mystery writer Agatha Christie when she suddenly disappears without explanation, leaving no trace.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
71% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$8 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Apted
- Dustin HoffmanWally Stanton
- Vanessa RedgraveAgatha Christie
- Timothy DaltonArchie Christie
- Helen MorseEvelyn
- Celia GregoryNancy Neele
- Paul BrookeJohn Foster
- Carolyn PicklesCharlotte Fisher
- Timothy WestKenward
- Tony BrittonWilliam Collins
- Alan BadelLord Brackenbury