
The Murder at Road Hill House
Seen it?2011 | 94 min | Drama, Mystery, TV Movie, Crime
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Gone Baby Gone or Prisoners, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In 1860, Inspector Jack Whicher of Scotland Yard is sent to rural Wiltshire to investigate the murder of the three-year-old boy Saville Kent, who was snatched from his bed at night and murdered.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Hawes
- Paddy ConsidineInspector Whicher
- Peter CapaldiSamuel Kent
- Tom GeorgesonSuperintendent Foley
- William BeckDolly Williamson
- Emma FieldingMary Kent
- Tim Pigott-SmithCommissioner Mayne
- Kate O'FlynnElizabeth Gough
- Donald SumpterPeter Edlin QC
- Ben MilesDr. Stapleton
- Alexandra RoachConstance Kent