Murder at the Embassy (2025)
A 1930s closed-room murder mystery set in Cairo, where secrets, espionage, and a Nazi plot converge inside the British Embassy.
Murder at the Embassy - Movie Information
- Original Title: Murder at the Embassy
- Release Year: 2025
- Directed by: Stephen Shimek
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Action
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 1h 30m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 14, 2025 (Spain - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Asesinato En La Embajada (ES), רצח בשגרירות (IL), An Invitation to Murder: A Death in Cairo (UK)
- Production Companies: Mini Productions, ARI Studios, Ace Entertainment Films
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Murder at the Embassy - Plot
1934. Private detective Miranda Green investigates a murder perpetrated in the British Embassy in Cairo, where a top secret document was stolen, risking to jeopardize both Buckingham Palace and the peace of the world. All those present in this closed place are suspected: the American photographer, the English student, the American actress, the Egyptian security guard, the ambassador interpreter, the Egyptian gardener and - why not? — the Ambassador himself. But who would have expected that a small group of Nazis would be behind a plot, risking to jeopardize both Buckingham Palace and the peace of the world?
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Murder at the Embassy - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Stephen Shimek
Main Cast
- Mischa Barton
- Richard Dillane
- Mido Hamada
- Antonia Bernath
- Kojo Attah
- Raha Rahbari
- Kathryn McGarr
- Nick Harris
- Yassine Mkhichen
- Josh Burdett
Writers
- Alexandra Davison
- Mark Brennan
Producers
- Zeus Zamani
- Brian Vilim
- April Kelley
- Sara Huxley
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Who plays detective Miranda Green in the film?
Mischa Barton plays Miranda Green, the sharp-witted private detective at the center of the story. Barton leads an ensemble cast that includes Richard Dillane, Mido Hamada, Antonia Bernath, and Kojo Attah, among others, all of whom fall under suspicion as the investigation unfolds.
Is Murder at the Embassy based on a true story?
Murder at the Embassy is not based on a true story. It is an original fictional screenplay written by Alexandra Davison and Mark Brennan, set in 1934 Cairo. The film draws on the classic closed-room whodunit tradition, evoking the style of Agatha Christie rather than any real historical event.
What is Murder at the Embassy about?
Set in 1934 Cairo, the film follows private detective Miranda Green as she investigates a murder inside the British Embassy. A top-secret document has been stolen, and every person present is a suspect. The mystery deepens when a Nazi conspiracy emerges, threatening both Buckingham Palace and global stability.
What is the age rating for Murder at the Embassy?
Murder at the Embassy is rated R in the United States. Viewer discretion is advised, and the film is not recommended for younger audiences. Parents should consider the R rating before allowing teenagers to watch, as the film contains mature themes consistent with its thriller and mystery genre.
Who directed Murder at the Embassy?
Murder at the Embassy was directed by Stephen Shimek. The film was produced by Zeus Zamani, Brian Vilim, April Kelley, and Sara Huxley, with production handled by Mini Productions, ARI Studios, and Ace Entertainment Films across the United Kingdom and the United States.
When was Murder at the Embassy released?
Murder at the Embassy was released on November 14, 2025, with its initial release in Spain. The film is also known internationally under the alternative titles Asesinato En La Embajada (Spain), An Invitation to Murder: A Death in Cairo (UK), and רצח בשגרירות (Israel).
What movies are similar to Murder at the Embassy?
Fans of Murder at the Embassy may enjoy Murder on the Orient Express (1974), Death on the Nile (1978), Evil Under the Sun (1982), Appointment with Death (1988), Identity (2003), and Charade (1963). These films share the same closed-room mystery atmosphere and period-set whodunit appeal.
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