Murder She Said
Seen it?1961 | 87 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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 crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Knives Out or Evil Under the Sun, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 27 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Miss Marple believes she's seen a murder in a passing-by train, yet when the police find no evidence she decides to investigate it on her own.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 31K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George Pollock
- Margaret RutherfordMiss Jane Marple
- Arthur KennedyPaul Quimper
- Muriel PavlowEmma Ackenthorpe
- James Robertson JusticeLuther Ackenthorpe
- Thorley WaltersCedric Ackenthorpe
- Charles TingwellInspector Craddock
- Conrad PhillipsHarold Ackenthorpe
- Ronald HowardBrian Eastley
- Joan HicksonMrs. Kidder
- Stringer DavisJim Stringer