Hercule Poirot Movies
Alibi – 1931
Hercule Poirot is invited to a country house where a wealthy man is murdered moments after announcing his new will. Poirot, with Inspector Japp, unravels alibis, secret engagements, and a clever impersonation to reveal the killer hiding in plain sight among the guests.
Lord Edgware Dies – 1934
Actress Jane Wilkinson begs Poirot to persuade her husband, Lord Edgware, to grant a divorce. When Edgware is stabbed and Jane has an unbreakable alibi, Poirot and Hastings investigate impersonation, Carlotta Adams, and a deadly dinner party to find the true murderer.
Three Act Tragedy – 1935
Sir Charles Cartwright, an actor-turned-amateur detective, teams with Hercule Poirot when a vicar drops dead at a cocktail party, poisoned by a seemingly harmless glass. A second identical murder forces them to expose a theatrical killer staging deaths like plays.
The Witness for the Prosecution - 1957
Ailing barrister Sir Wilfrid Robarts takes on the murder case of charming but broke Leonard Vole, accused of killing a rich widow who left him her fortune. His only alibi is his cold German wife Christine, whose shocking testimony on the stand turns the trial upside down. Classic Christie twist. (55 words)
The Alphabet Murders – 1965
A serial killer taunts Poirot by murdering victims in alphabetical order, leaving an ABC railway guide at each scene. With Hastings and Scotland Yard, Poirot races against the madman’s deadly schedule, discovering the twisted motive behind the seemingly random killings.
Murder on the Orient Express – 1974
When a passenger is stabbed aboard the snowbound Orient Express, Hercule Poirot interrogates an all-star carriage of suspects. The solution reveals an extraordinary act of collective vengeance tied to a tragic kidnapping from years earlier.
Death on the Nile – 1978
On a luxurious Nile steamer, wealthy heiress Linnet Ridgeway is shot on her honeymoon. Poirot, vacationing aboard, uncovers jealousy, stolen love, and hidden fortunes among the passengers, leading to a shocking revelation of multiple overlapping motives.
The Witness for the Prosecution – 1982
Veteran lawyer Sir Wilfrid, recovering from a heart attack, defends easygoing Leonard Vole against a murder charge. The widow’s fortune went to him, but his enigmatic wife Romaine provides the crucial testimony. Elegant, suspenseful trial unfolds with classic Christie surprises, leading to an unforgettable final scene in the empty courtroom.
Evil Under the Sun – 1982
Poirot holidays on an exclusive Adriatic island where arrogant actress Arlena Marshall is strangled on a secluded beach. Amid tangled love affairs, blackmail, and perfect alibis, Poirot exposes the clever timing trick that allowed murder under the blazing sun.
Thirteen at Dinner – 1985
American actress Jane Wilkinson has an airtight alibi when her husband Lord Edgware is stabbed in London. Poirot, aided by Hastings and Japp, investigates impersonation, a Carlotta Adams look-alike act, and a deadly dinner party to unmask the cunning killer.
Dead Man’s Folly – 1986
Arielle Oliver asks Poirot to attend a mock murder hunt at her estate, suspecting real danger. When the girl playing the victim is actually murdered, Poirot navigates false clues, hidden identities, and family secrets to find the real killer.
Murder in Three Acts – 1986
At a Malibu party, a kindly reverend dies from a poisoned cocktail. When the same killer strikes again in Acapulco, Hercule Poirot and an aging actor friend expose a murderer using theatrical misdirection and perfectly timed poison substitutions.
Appointment with Death – 1988
Tyrannical Mrs Boynton dominates her family on a 1930s Jerusalem–Petra tour. When she is found dead in the scarlet sands, Poirot has twenty-four hours to break ironclad alibis and uncover which tormented stepchild finally snapped.
Murder on the Orient Express – 2001
In this American TV remake, Alfred Molina’s Poirot boards the snowbound luxury train where a hated millionaire is stabbed twelve times. Interrogating a colourful group of passengers, Poirot uncovers the shocking truth: a collective act of vengeance orchestrated by those connected to a long-ago child murder tragedy.
The Labours of Hercules - 2013
Nearing retirement, Hercule Poirot seeks one last glorious case. Inspired by the mythical Twelve Labours, he tackles a string of seemingly unconnected crimes across Europe: a stolen painting, a missing chauffeur, a kidnapped girl. All lead to a snowy Swiss hotel and a final confrontation with his own legend.
Murder on the Orient Express – 2017
A lavish remake: after an avalanche strands the Orient Express, a ruthless art dealer is murdered. Poirot interrogates a carriage of suspects, gradually revealing a meticulously planned act of moral justice linked to the long-ago Armstrong kidnapping tragedy.
Death on the Nile – 2022
Poirot cruises the Nile with newlyweds Simon and Linnet Doyle. Jealous ex Jacqueline follows, and when Linnet is shot, a ship full of secrets—love triangles, stolen inheritances, and revenge—unravels under Poirot’s relentless search for the truth.
A Haunting in Venice – 2023
Retired in post-war Venice, Poirot reluctantly attends a Halloween séance in a haunted palazzo. When the medium is murdered, locked-room impossibilities and terrified children force Poirot to confront whether the killer is human or something supernatural.
TV Series
Agatha Christie’s Poirot – 1989–2013
David Suchet’s definitive Hercule Poirot, with Hastings, Japp and Miss Lemon, solves intricate murders in 70 feature-length episodes, faithfully adapting all 33 Poirot novels and 37 short stories Agatha Christie wrote in prose form, from Styles to Curtain. The only full-length Poirot work not adapted here is the 1930 stage play Black Coffee.
The Witness for the Prosecution – 2016 (TV Miniseries)
In 1920s London, broke playboy Leonard Vole is accused of murdering a wealthy widow. World-weary solicitor John Mayhew fights to save him, while Vole’s enigmatic wife Romaine holds the key. Dark, gritty and sexually charged retelling that expands the story with betrayal, war trauma and a devastating final revelation.
Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders – 2018 (TV Miniseries)
In a dark, psychological three-part miniseries, John Malkovich’s older, weary Hercule Poirot hunts a serial killer signing murders “A.B.C.” and taunting him with letters. Set against 1933 Britain’s rising fascism, Poirot confronts past failures and a cunning adversary who knows his every weakness.
Other
Murder by the Book – 1986
David Suchet’s meticulous Poirot and Ian Holm’s Hastings investigate a 1930s film studio murder. A ruthless producer is fatally stabbed when a prop dagger turns real. Poirot cleverly deciphers clues hidden in the victim’s unfinished manuscript to unmask the killer. Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark; very loosely inspired by Three Act Tragedy.
Murder by the Book – 1986
This meta TV play depicts Poirot magically appearing in Agatha Christie’s study as she plans Curtain. A witty, tense battle ensues: Christie attempts to poison him while Poirot pleads for survival. Nick Evans’ self-referential teleplay explores an author’s guilt and complex relationship with her most famous creation.