Crooked House

Nov 21 2017 PG-13 1h 55m
Crime, Drama, Mystery

A private investigator helps a former flame solve the murder of her wealthy grandfather, who lived in a sprawling estate surrounded by his idiosyncratic family.

Plot

In this classic Agatha Christie detective story, former diplomat Charles Hayward has returned from Cairo to London to become a private detective. When Aristide Leonides, a wealthy and ruthless tycoon, is poisoned in his own bed, Detective Hayward is invited to solve the crime. As the investigation deepens he must confront the shocking realization that one of the key suspects is Aristede's beautiful granddaughter, his employer and former lover; and must keep a clear head to navigate the sultry Sophia and the rest of her hostile family.

Written by

Julian Fellowes, Tim Rose Price, Gilles Paquet-Brenner

Directed by

Gilles Paquet-Brenner

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Agatha Christie Limited, Brilliant Films, Fred Films

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
30,327
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
59
Popularity
NA