Murder on the Orient Express

Name: Murder on the Orient Express
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Released: 1974-11-22
Cast: Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Martin Balsam, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery

1974 | 128 min | Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won an Oscar, it earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 26 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

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.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off: Made in 1974: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.1 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Won 2 BAFTAs: BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actor, BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Also nominated for 5 more Oscars, 5 more BAFTAs and 1 DGA Award. Plus 6 other awards.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$36 million worldwide on a $1 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 266K people sought it out in the past year