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Appointment with Death (1988): movie guide
Appointment with Death (1988) is a Thriller, Crime, Mystery running about 102 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.1/10 from 203 votes. Notable cast includes Peter Ustinov, Lauren Bacall, Carrie Fisher, John Gielgud. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1988-04-15
- Runtime: 102 min
- TMDB: 6.1/10
- Genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1988-04-15

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What is Appointment with Death about?
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 takes herself, the children, and her daughter-in-law on holiday to Europe and the Holy Land. At a dig, Emily is found dead and Hercule Poirot investigates.
Cast highlights
Appointment with Death features Peter Ustinov, Lauren Bacall, Carrie Fisher, John Gielgud, Piper Laurie, Hayley Mills. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1988-04-15. Runtime: 102 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (203 votes). Genres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Appointment with Death?
- Appointment with Death is listed as Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Appointment with Death?
- Appointment with Death runs about 102 minutes.
- Who stars in Appointment with Death?
- Cast highlights include Peter Ustinov, Lauren Bacall, Carrie Fisher, John Gielgud, Piper Laurie, Hayley Mills.
- Does Cinema Box stream Appointment with Death?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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