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Agatha and the Truth of Murder

By Andrea Beach, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Enjoyable murder mystery has some blood and strong language.

Movie NR 2018 92 minutes
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age 13+

Based on 2 parent reviews

CamilC
CamilC Adult
February 4, 2022
age 14+

Language

Gave up after 20 minutes, 3 F bombs and a song about Hitlers balls. Not appropriate for younger kids if you’re trying to avoid bad language.

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Too much swearing
Too much drinking/drugs/smoking
EWashinglen
EWashinglen Adult
October 23, 2021
age 12+

EWashinglen's review

I think its rather extraordinary. I gave it a 12 because i think some children wouldn't be able to handle it, honestly. But otherwise I thinks its extravagant! Have fun watching it. Elizabeth Washinglen.

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Great role models
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What's the Story?

AGATHA AND THE TRUTH OF MURDER speculates about what happened to famed mystery author Agatha Christie when, in real life, she disappeared for 11 days in 1926. With her marriage on the rocks and a serious case of writer's block, Christie decides to help solve a murder by going undercover at a country estate. She gathers all the suspects under the guise of settling an inheritance. But she may have taken things too far when one of her suspects is himself murdered. When the police get involved, it's only a matter of time before Christie's scheme is uncovered. Can she solve both murders before the jig is up, and get her life and writing together when she gets home?

Is It Any Good?

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Mystery fans are sure to enjoy this imagining of what happened when famed author Agatha Christie disappeared in real life, with its generous sprinkling of touches that make mysteries fun. First and foremost, of course, is that Agatha and the Truth of Murder is a classic whodunit, with ample suspects and red herrings. Then there's the scene where Agatha goes to none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, finds him on a golf course, and asks him for help with her writing. There's the decaying country estate where all the suspects are gathered. And there's also the long-suffering local police inspector with a gruff exterior who's really an old softie.

The acting is solid and the script keeps things moving at a good pace until the reveal, so that even if you figure it out early on, you can still enjoy the ride. Mystery fans will enjoy this very "meta" entry in the crowded field of made-for-TV mysteries. Brief depictions of blood, mature subjects, and rare strong language make it best for teens and up.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about mysteries like Agatha and the Truth of Murder. Why are they so popular?

  • Have you read any Agatha Christie novels? If so, which one was your favorite? If not, would you like to now?

  • What are some of your favorite mysteries? Do you like reading or watching them better? Why?

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