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'Death on the Nile' 4K UHD Review

Physical Media Release Date: 01/20/26.

Label: Kino Lorber.

Form of Release: 4K UHD.

The Verdict: A Must-Buy


The only thing that could follow "Murder" is "Death"


Peter Ustinov (Topkapi) makes his debut as Agatha Christie’s (Witness for the Prosection) brilliant Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, in this lavish and star-studded follow-up to Murder on the Orient Express. As Poirot enjoys a luxurious cruise down the Nile, a newlywed heiress is found murdered on board and every elegant passenger becomes a prime suspect. Can Poirot identify the killer and motive before the ship of clues reaches the end of its murderous journey? Bette Davis, Mia Farrow, Olivia Hussey, George Kennedy, Angela Lansbury, David Niven, Maggie Smith, Jack Warden, Jane Birkin, Lois Chiles, Jon Finch, Simon MacCorkindale, Harry Andrews, I. S. Johar and Sam Wanamaker co-star in this sumptuous murder-mystery, adapted by Anthony Shaffer (Sleuth) and filmed on location throughout exotic Egypt by the great Jack Cardiff (Black Narcissus). Directed by John Guillermin (The Towering Inferno) with a beautiful score by legendary composer Nino Rota (The Godfather), Death on the Nile won the Oscar for Best Costume Design (Anthony Powell).

Special Features:

DISC 1 - 4K UHD

  • Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson

DISC 2 - BLU-RAY

  • Audio Commentary by Film Historians Howard S. Berger, Steve Mitchell and Nathaniel Thompson

  • The Making of Death on the Nile

  • Archival Interview with Peter Ustinov

  • Archival Interview with Jane Birkin

  • Theatrical Teaser and Trailer


Rotten Tomatoes Scores:

  • Tomatometer: 80% (as of 04/01/26)

  • Popcornmeter: 79% (as of 04/01/26)


Physical Release Specs & Other Details:

  • MPAA: Rated PG

  • Runtime: 140 minutes

  • Original Release: 1978


Video

Codec: HEVC / H.265

Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)

HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1

Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1


Audio

English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0


Subtitles

English SDH


Discs

4K Ultra HD

Blu-ray Disc

Two-disc set (1 BD-100, 1 BD-50)


Digital

Not Included


Packaging

Slipcover in Original Packaging

Reversible Cover


Playback

4K Blu-ray: Region free

Positives and Negatives

+ Positive Critical and Audience Reception

+ A Classic Agatha Christie Mystery

+ First Time on 4K UHD

+ Brand New HDR/Dolby Vision Master – From a 4K Scan of the 35mm Original Camera Negative

+ x02 Physical Bonuses

+ x05 Special Features

+ x01 Audio Commentary

- NO Digital Code Included

 
 
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