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Murder by Death

7.119761h 34mPGMovieComedyCrimeMystery

Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are decently allowed.

DirectorRobert Moore
WriterNeil Simon
ProducerRay Stark

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Moore

TCTruman Capote
Truman Capote
Lionel Twain
AGAlec Guinness
Alec Guinness
Butler Jamesir Bensonmum
PSPeter Sellers
Peter Sellers
Sidney Wang
DNDavid Niven
David Niven
Dick Charleston
MSMaggie Smith
Maggie Smith
Dora Charleston
JCJames Coco
James Coco
Milo Perrier
PFPeter Falk
Peter Falk
Sam Diamond
EBEileen Brennan
Eileen Brennan
Tess Skeffington
ELElsa Lanchester
Elsa Lanchester
Jessica Marbles
EWEstelle Winwood
Estelle Winwood
Nurse Withers
NWNancy Walker
Nancy Walker
Kitchen Maid Yetta
JCJames Cromwell
James Cromwell
Marcel Cassette

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Murder by Death — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Murder by Death?

Murder by Death isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Murder by Death on Netflix?

No, Murder by Death is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Murder by Death on Amazon Prime Video?

Murder by Death isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Murder by Death for free?

Murder by Death isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.