Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
A luxurious train journey turns deadly as a brilliant detective untangles a pulpy, suspenseful web of deceit.
Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.
How intense is Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What Murder on the Orient Express feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulatmosphericpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Murder on the Orient Express
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
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Is Murder on the Orient Express scary?
No. Murder on the Orient Express is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Murder on the Orient Express gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Murder on the Orient Express sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Murder on the Orient Express OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express runs 1h 54m.
Where can I stream Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express is streaming on Max.
Does Murder on the Orient Express have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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