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Murder in Three Acts

6.019861h 34mMovieCrimeDramaMystery

In Acapulco, Hercule Poirot attends a dinner party in which one of the guests clutches his throat and suddenly dies. The causes seem to be natural until another party with most of the same guests produces another corpse.

DirectorGary Nelson
WriterScott Swanton
ProducerPaul Waigner

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Cast · Directed by Gary Nelson

PUPeter Ustinov
Peter Ustinov
Hercule Poirot
TCTony Curtis
Tony Curtis
Charles Cartwright
ESEmma Samms
Emma Samms
Egg
JCJonathan Cecil
Jonathan Cecil
Capt. Arthur Hastings
FAFernando Allende
Fernando Allende
Ricardo Montoya
PJPedro Armendáriz Jr.
Pedro Armendáriz Jr.
Col. Mateo
LELisa Eichhorn
Lisa Eichhorn
Cynthia Dayton
DEDana Elcar
Dana Elcar
Dr. Strange
FMFrances Lee McCain
Frances Lee McCain
Miss Milray
MMMarian Mercer
Marian Mercer
Daisy Eastman
DMDiana Muldaur
Diana Muldaur
Angela Stafford
NPNicholas Pryor
Nicholas Pryor
Freddie Dayton

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Murder in Three Acts — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Murder in Three Acts?

Murder in Three Acts is streaming on fuboTV, Philo and Hallmark+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Murder in Three Acts on Netflix?

No, Murder in Three Acts is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on fuboTV and Philo.

Is Murder in Three Acts on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Murder in Three Acts isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on fuboTV and Philo instead.

Where can I watch Murder in Three Acts for free?

Murder in Three Acts is available on fuboTV and Philo in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Murder in Three Acts?

Yes — Murder in Three Acts is followed by Appointment with Death (1988) in the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Murder in Three Acts?

Yes — Dead Man's Folly (1986) comes before Murder in Three Acts in the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection.

Is Murder in Three Acts part of a trilogy?

No — Murder in Three Acts is part of the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection, which has 6 films.

How many movies are in the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection?

There are 6 films in the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection: Death on the Nile (1978), Evil Under the Sun (1982), Thirteen at Dinner (1985), Dead Man's Folly (1986), Murder in Three Acts (1986) and Appointment with Death (1988).