The Mirror Crack'd

Looking for a crime drama that earns its twists, available in the US on Britbox Apple TV Channel and BritBox, and in the UK on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel? The Mirror Crack'd is it. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 248 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Angela Lansbury's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Britbox Apple TV Channel .

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Mirror Crack'd earns its spot. At its heart, The Mirror Crack'd understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Jane Marple solves the mystery when a local woman is poisoned and a visiting movie star seems to have been the intended victim. The writing gets a boost from Angela Lansbury and Geraldine Chaplin, who sell every scene they're in. It hit screens in 1980. The Mirror Crack'd is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, The Mirror Crack'd delivers. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Watch Angela Lansbury work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

The Mirror Crack'd was released in 1980, directed by Guy Hamilton. The full 105-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.