Sleuth

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟑 65/100
Total warning time: 7m 30s
Sex/Nudity: 🟑 30/100 (10s)
  • 🟑 30/100 [00:45:20 - 00:45:30] Mild sexual innuendo and suggestive dialogue.
Drug Use: 🟒 10/100 (10s)
  • 🟒 10/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:25] Brief scene with alcohol consumption.
Violence: πŸ”΄ 70/100 (7m)
  • 🟑 60/100 [01:30:00 - 01:35:00] Intense psychological manipulation and threats.
  • πŸ”΄ 70/100 [01:50:00 - 01:52:00] A character is shot, though the violence is not graphically depicted.
Strong Language: 🟑 40/100 (10s)
  • 🟑 30/100 [00:30:10 - 00:30:15] Use of mild profanity.
  • 🟑 50/100 [01:20:30 - 01:20:35] Stronger language used in a heated argument.
Sleuth
Year: 1972
Certificate: PG
Runtime: 138 min
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
IMDB: 8
Votes: 44748
Gross: 4,081,254
Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Stars: Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, John Matthews
Overview: A man who loves games and theater invites his wife's lover to meet him, setting up a battle of wits with potentially deadly results.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who are the main actors in Sleuth (1972)?
A: The main actors in Sleuth (1972) are Laurence Olivier, Michael Caine, Alec Cawthorne, and John Matthews.
Q: What is the plot of Sleuth (1972)?
A: Sleuth (1972) is a psychological thriller about a wealthy mystery writer, Andrew Wyke (Laurence Olivier), who invites his wife's lover, Milo Tindle (Michael Caine), to his mansion. What starts as a seemingly innocent meeting turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse filled with twists and deception.
Q: Who directed Sleuth (1972)?
A: Sleuth (1972) was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Q: Is Sleuth (1972) based on a play?
A: Yes, Sleuth (1972) is based on the Tony Award-winning play of the same name by Anthony Shaffer.
Q: What awards did Sleuth (1972) receive?
A: Sleuth (1972) received several award nominations, including four Academy Award nominations for Best Actor (Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine), Best Director (Joseph L. Mankiewicz), and Best Original Score (John Addison).