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The Murder at Road Hill House

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2011 | 94 min | Drama, Mystery, TV Movie, Crime

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

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

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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