Murder on the Orient Express (2017) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.
Rated PG-13 • 2017 • 1h 54m
Hercule Poirot investigates a murder aboard the famous train when no passenger is quite who they seem. Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Michelle Pfeiffer. The PG-13 rating covers mystery violence and the film's moral finale. A lavish classic whodunit.
Cast
Is Murder on the Orient Express appropriate for kids?
Hercule Poirot investigates a murder aboard the famous train when no passenger is quite who they seem. Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Michelle Pfeiffer. The PG-13 rating covers mystery violence and the film's moral finale. A lavish classic whodunit. Read more — free account
Content severity in Murder on the Orient Express
What happens in Murder on the Orient Express, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:18 ⚔ Violence & Gore 6/10
- 0:22 💬 Language 2/10
Sex and nudity in Murder on the Orient Express
None.
Violence and gore in Murder on the Orient Express
A man stabbed multiple times — the crime at the centre of the mystery, depicted through evidence and reenactment rather than graphically.
Language in Murder on the Orient Express
Mild language consistent with PG-13.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Murder on the Orient Express
None.
Mature themes in Murder on the Orient Express
The film's ending — Poirot's moral compromise in service of justice — is more interesting than most whodunits allow. A killer who is also a victim. Justice vs law as genuinely different things.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murder on the Orient Express appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Murder on the Orient Express is best for ages 12+. It's rated PG-13. Hercule Poirot investigates a murder aboard the famous train when no passenger is quite who they seem. Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Michelle Pfeiffer. The PG-13 rating covers mystery violence and the film's…
What age rating does Murder on the Orient Express have?
Murder on the Orient Express is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 12+.
What is Murder on the Orient Express about?
Hercule Poirot investigates a murder aboard the famous train when no passenger is quite who they seem. Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Michelle Pfeiffer. The PG-13 rating covers mystery violence and the film's moral finale. A lavish classic whodunit.
Is there sex or nudity in Murder on the Orient Express?
None.
How violent is Murder on the Orient Express?
A man stabbed multiple times — the crime at the centre of the mystery, depicted through evidence and reenactment rather than graphically.
Is the language in Murder on the Orient Express appropriate for kids?
Mild language consistent with PG-13.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Murder on the Orient Express?
None.
What mature themes appear in Murder on the Orient Express?
The film's ending — Poirot's moral compromise in service of justice — is more interesting than most whodunits allow. A killer who is also a victim. Justice vs law as genuinely different things.
How long is Murder on the Orient Express?
Murder on the Orient Express runs 114 minutes, directed by Kenneth Branagh, released in 2017.
Where can I read the full Murder on the Orient Express parent guide?
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