Shubhabrata Dutta
For decades, detective stories have reigned in our minds as thrilling experiences, complex in understanding yet attractive. Films have used this fact and adapted novels to help us quench our thirst. Needless to say, English author Agatha Christie’s detective novels are the go-to spots for such adaptations. Here, we bring you the best Agatha Christie movies available for streaming on Hulu, Prime, and Max.
4. And Then There Were None (1945)
Another adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1939 eponymous novel, ‘And Then There Were None’ stars Barry Fitzgerald, Walter Huston, Louis Hayward, Roland Young, June Duprez, and Mischa Auer. We follow eight people who are invited to a secluded island by a couple. As the story proceeds, shocking secrets about the guests come to light, and one by one, they start meeting their tragic fates. Those remaining must find the one pulling the strings before it’s too late. Directed by René Clair, ‘And Then There Were None’ is a dark mystery drama that won the Golden Leopard at the Locarno International Film Festival. A must-watch cult classic, the film can be streamed on Prime Video.
3. Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
The first film in Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot film franchise, ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ follows Branagh’s Poirot, who is requested by businessman Edward Ratchett to protect him as they head to London onboard the Orient Express. After the train’s engine is derailed due to an avalanche and the passengers are forced to wait until a new engine arrives, Ratchett’s dead body is discovered. Now, Poirot has to find out who among the passengers is the killer while being careful not to let the killer get too close or claim another victim. As he gathers evidence, a shocking truth dawns on him, one that proves that the killer is omnipresent. Co-starring Tom Bateman, Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, and Judi Dench, ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ is a compelling adaptation of Christie’s eponymous novel, one that carries the charm of the original story while giving it a modern, stylized rendition. You can watch the film on HBO Max.
2. Death on the Nile (2022)
Directed by Kenneth Branagh, ‘Death on the Nile’ features Branagh as detective Hercule Poirot. In it, Poirot’s vacation in Egypt takes a curious turn after the recently-married heiress Linnet Ridgeway is murdered aboard the S.S. Karnak. Her husband Simon’s ex-lover, Jackie, is also present, which is why she becomes the primary suspect. However, Poirot knows better and doesn’t want to let the hatred toward Jackie become the murderer’s escape route. The movie co-stars Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Emma Mackey, Letitia Wright, Ali Fazal, and Annette Bening. Presented in a stylized vintage manner, ‘Death on the Nile’ gives a unique visual touch to Christie’s charming storytelling. You can watch ‘Death on the Nile’ on Hulu.
1. A Haunting in Venice (2023)
Directed by Kenneth Branagh, ‘A Haunting in Venice’ is the third installment of Branagh’s Hercule Poirot film franchise. In the movie, Poirot arrives at a séance in a palazzo in Venice. As interested as he is in being an audience, he soon becomes the center of the “drama” after people inside the building start dying in weird ways. As he investigates the matter, he realizes that the murders have a connection to the palazzo’s horrific past. He will have to find out what secrets the palazzo hides if he wants to find the killer, while keeping himself safe from the killer’s murderous hands. Co-starring Tina Fey, Kelly Reilly, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dornan, and Kyle Allen, ‘A Haunting in Venice’ is a befitting addition to the franchise. You can watch it on Hulu.
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(Bonus)- Appointment with Death (1988)
Another Hercule Poirot adaptation, this film is based on Agatha Christie’s 1938 novel of the same name. Directed by Michael Winner, ‘Appointment with Death’ follows the Belgian detective (Peter Ustinov) as he investigates the murder of widowed dominating stepmother Emily Boynton (Piper Laurie) in Jerusalem. She was disliked by her three children, Raymond (John Terlesky), Lennox (Nicholas Guest), and Carol (Valerie Richards,) as she wanted to destroy their father’ will, wherein he left a hefty amount of money for each of the siblings. This naturally makes them the suspects. Also within the circle of Poirot’s suspicion, we have MP Lady Westholme (Lauren Bacall), family lawyer Jefferson Cope (David Soul), who was being blackmailed by Emily to destroy the will, and Lennox’s wife Nadine (Carrie Fisher). To find out who the killer is, you can watch the film on Tubi.
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