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Murder in Three Acts

6.019861h 34mUMovieCrimeDramaMystery

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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Streaming in 2 other countries

Murder in Three Acts isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Spain, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

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 isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom yet, but it's available in Spain and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Murder in Three Acts on Netflix?

No, Murder in Three Acts is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Murder in Three Acts on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Murder in Three Acts isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Murder in Three Acts for free?

Murder in Three Acts isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

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).