How to Watch the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) Movies in Order
All 6 Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) movies in release order (1978 to 1988), with a quick take on each film.

Want to watch the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) movies in order? The franchise spans 6 films released from 1978 to 1988. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.
1. Death on the Nile (1978)
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.
2. Evil Under the Sun (1982)
An opulent beach resort provides a scenic background to this amusing whodunit as Poirot attempts to uncover the nefarious evildoer behind the strangling of a notorious stage star.
3. Thirteen at Dinner (1985)
Actress Jane Wilkinson wants a divorce, but her husband, Lord Edgware, refuses. She convinces Hercule Poirot to use his famed tact and logic to make her case. Lord Edgware turns up murdered, a well-pl
4. Dead Man's Folly (1986)
During a murder hunt game at a country house, to which Hercule Poirot is invited as an "expert", a real murder occurs.
5. Murder in Three Acts (1986)
In Acapulco, Hercule Poirot attends a dinner party in which one of the guests clutches his throat and suddenly dies. The causes seem to be natural until another party with most of the same guests prod
6. Appointment with Death (1988)
Emily Boynton, the stepmother to three children, blackmails the family lawyer into destroying a second will of her late husband that would have freed the children from her dominating influence. She ta
Watch order at a glance
- Death on the Nile (1978)
- Evil Under the Sun (1982)
- Thirteen at Dinner (1985)
- Dead Man's Folly (1986)
- Murder in Three Acts (1986)
- Appointment with Death (1988)
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Frequently asked questions
How many Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) movies are there?
There are 6 Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) movies, released from 1978 to 1988.
What order should I watch the Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) movies in?
Release order is the recommended way to watch: start with Death on the Nile (1978) and finish with Appointment with Death.
What is the first Hercule Poirot (Peter Ustinov) movie?
Death on the Nile, released in 1978.



