Agatha Christie is a household name, revered for her mystery novels and plays. For decades, her works have been adapted into films and television series, and the latest wave of adaptations are now available on Netflix.
The streaming giant has recently released some of the most iconic Agatha Christie adaptations to date. The highly acclaimed 2017 feature film Murder on the Orient Express, directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring an all-star cast including Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Michelle Pfeiffer and Penelope Cruz is available for streaming. The film is a faithful adaptation of Christie’s 1934 novel of the same name and follows renowned detective Hercule Poirot as he investigates a murder onboard a luxurious train ride across Europe.
Netflix also carries some classic Agatha Christie adaptations from the golden age of cinema.
Among them are Death on the Nile (1978), Evil Under the Sun (1982) and Appointment with Death (1988). All three were directed by John Guillermin and star Peter Ustinov as Hercule Poirot in his most memorable role as the Belgian detective.
For fans of Agatha Christie’s works who may not be familiar with her stage plays, Netflix has recently added two new adaptations to its library: And Then There Were None (2015) and Witness for Prosecution (2016). Both productions were first aired on BBC One in the UK before being released on Netflix in other regions around the world.
In conclusion, there are plenty of Agatha Christie movies available to stream on Netflix today. From classic adaptations to modern reimaginings, fans can enjoy hours of entertainment from one of literature’s greatest authors.