Evil under the Sun

Evil under the Sun (1981)

  • 83% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 61% of users liked it
    (6,130 ratings)

Peter Ustinov makes his second appearance as Belgian detective Hercule Poirot in this adaptation of the popular Agatha Christie mystery. When noted stage star Arlena Marshall (Diana Rigg) is found murdered while visiting a posh island resort, Poirot is called upon to find the culprit, but given… More

In Theaters
Mar 5, 1982 Wide
On DVD
Feb 27, 2001
Universal Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    Evil Under the Sun is a nifty screen adaptation of a 1940 Agatha Christie novel.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Candy R


    A star is murdered on an island resort. Poirot is called to investigate the many suspects. Good plot. Great cast.

  • jay n


    Fun Christie, great cast, beautiful location.Diana Rigg and Maggie Smith make great sparring partners.

  • xGary X


    Peter Ustinov is as affable as always, but Agatha Christie's dreary formula just looks silly in this day and age.

  • Dean !


    One of my fave Agatha Christie films, all star cast with twists and turns all the way.

  • Sunil J


    I love Maggie Smith trying to solve this along with Poirot's nose, Diana Rigg is a pretty glorious victim.

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