Murder by the Book (1987) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch Murder by the Book (1987) in the UK

Murder by the Book (1987) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

Mild-mannered mystery writer D. H. Mercer has become so immersed in his material that his creation, hard-boiled private eye Biff Deegan, constantly appears to him as a hallucination. Intent on getting rid of Biff, and replacing him with a more civilized detective, Mercer soon finds himself in a genuine mystery involving art fraud, murder, and a beautiful lady in peril.

  • Film
  • 1987
  • 100 min
  • ★ 6.3/10 TMDB
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Mystery
  • Thriller

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Cast & crew

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DirectorMel Damski
WritersMichael Norell, Andy Siegel

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