Murder (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1957, Murder is a crime film directed by Roman Polanski, running about 2 minutes.
What it’s about. The camera shows us a door handle and the door's striker plate; from this angle, they form a cross. The door opens and in steps someone in a dark trench coat. He approaches a bed in the room, where a shirtless man sleeps.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Murder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder (1957)?
- In US, Murder is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder worth watching?
- Murder holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Murder released?
- Murder was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 2 minutes.