Movie

Death on the Nile

“A murderer strikes on board the luxury Nile steamer Karnak – and Hercule Poirot faces his most baffling case.”

★ 7.1(920)19782h 20m

Death on the Nile is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Switzerland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: John Guillermin
Release date: 1978-09-29
Runtime: 2h 20m
Language: German
Box office: $14,560,084
Budget: $7,920,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Mersham Productions
Part of: Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Collection

Death on the Nile — trailer

About Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile is a 1978 movie in the Mystery genre, directed by John Guillermin, starring Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin and Lois Chiles. It has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 920 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Death on the Nile in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

As Hercule Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect.

Cast

Peter Ustinov

Hercule Poirot

Jane Birkin

Louise Bourget

Lois Chiles

Linnet Ridgeway Doyle

Bette Davis

Marie Van Schuyler

Mia Farrow

Jacqueline de Bellefort

Jon Finch

James Ferguson

Olivia Hussey

Rosalie Otterbourne

I.S. Johar

Mr. Choudhury

George Kennedy

Andrew Pennington

Angela Lansbury

Salome Otterbourne

Simon MacCorkindale

Simon Doyle

David Niven

Colonel Race

Themes & keywords

egyptbased on novel or bookpaddleboatpyramidcruisenilesphinxmurdercruise shipwhodunitcobrashipboardmurder mystery1930s

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Death on the Nile in Switzerland?+

In Switzerland, Death on the Nile is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Death on the Nile on Netflix?+

Death on the Nile is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is Death on the Nile?+

Death on the Nile has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

Who stars in Death on the Nile?+

Death on the Nile stars Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin, Lois Chiles, Bette Davis and Mia Farrow.

When did Death on the Nile come out?+

Death on the Nile is a 1978 movie directed by John Guillermin.

What genre is Death on the Nile?+

Death on the Nile is Mystery film.

Who directed Death on the Nile?+

Death on the Nile was directed by John Guillermin.