Murder Ahoy

Right now you can watch Murder Ahoy on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. With 159 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Margaret Rutherford sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Murder Ahoy is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Murder Ahoy land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. During an annual board of trustees meeting, one of the trustees dies. Miss Marple thinks he’s been poisoned after finding a chemical on him. She sets off to investigate at the ship where he had just come from. Between them, Margaret Rutherford and Lionel Jeffries carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It was released in 1964. Murder Ahoy earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Murder Ahoy. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Margaret Rutherford sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

Murder Ahoy was released in 1964, directed by George Pollock. The full 93-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.