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Murder at the Embassy

Murder at the Embassy

Mystery · Thriller · Action · 2025

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.

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Murder at the Embassy

2025 Mystery · Thriller · Action 1h 30m

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6.0 / 10

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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.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Stephen Shimek

Written by

Alexandra Davison · Mark Brennan

Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton

Miranda Green

Richard Dillane

Richard Dillane

Robert

Mido Hamada

Mido Hamada

Mamoud

Antonia Bernath

Antonia Bernath

Betty

Kojo Attah

Kojo Attah

Walter

Raha Rahbari

Raha Rahbari

Leila

Kathryn McGarr

Kathryn McGarr

Maggie Hand

Court is in session

Put Murder at the Embassy on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Prestige Tourist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.