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Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

โ€œEveryone is a suspect.โ€

6.7/10 ยท 10,756 votes 1h 54m pg-13 DramaCrimeMystery

#139 of 319 films from 2017 #2430 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Kenneth Branagh ยท Written by Michael Green, Agatha Christie

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Overview

Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.

Cast

Kenneth Branaghas Hercule Poirot
Tom Batemanas Bouc
Michelle Pfeifferas Caroline Hubbard
Johnny Deppas Edward Ratchett
Josh Gadas Hector MacQueen
Willem Dafoeas Gerhard Hardman
Judi Denchas Princess Dragomiroff
Derek Jacobias Edward Henry Masterman
Leslie Odom Jr.as Dr. Arbuthnot
Daisy Ridleyas Miss Mary Debenham
Penรฉlope Cruzas Pilar Estravados
Olivia Colmanas Hildegarde Schmidt
Lucy Boyntonas Countess Elena Andrenyi
Marwan Kenzarias Pierre Michel

Facts

Release dateNovember 3, 2017
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) โ€” about the same as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresDrama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$352,800,000 (6.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt3402236

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Questions

How long is Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Murder on the Orient Express worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.7/10 across 10,756 votes, which places it #139 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 57%) and #2430 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express was directed by Kenneth Branagh. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hamlet (1996), Belfast (2021), Much Ado About Nothing (1993).
Who stars in Murder on the Orient Express?
Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot; Tom Bateman as Bouc; Michelle Pfeiffer as Caroline Hubbard; Johnny Depp as Edward Ratchett; Josh Gad as Hector MacQueen; Willem Dafoe as Gerhard Hardman.
What is Murder on the Orient Express rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Murder on the Orient Express?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/18473.

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