Murder at the Embassy – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Murder at the Embassy

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WISE Score

5.3

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A forgettable 2025 murder mystery that even Agatha Christie fans will want to skip—low ratings speak volumes.

5.3/10

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Murder at the Embassy

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R, 2025

25%

WISE Score

5.3

IMDb

A forgettable 2025 murder mystery that even Agatha Christie fans will want to skip—low ratings speak volumes.

5.3

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Screenwise Verdict

Let's be real: a 5.1 on IMDb and 2.8 on Letterboxd means this movie is borderline unwatchable. It's a 2025 release with zero buzz, no streaming service pickup, and ratings that scream "straight-to-obscurity."

The premise—murder at a 1934 embassy with Nazi villains—could work in capable hands, but everything about this screams low-budget cash-grab riding on the coattails of better mystery films. Common Sense Media's 17+ rating suggests mature content, but the real warning is that you'll be bored, not shocked.

Even if you're desperate for a period mystery, there are dozens of better options. This isn't a hidden gem waiting to be discovered—it's just not good. Save your two hours for literally anything else.

Age Fit

This is rated 17+ and honestly, even adults should probably skip it. The abysmal ratings suggest it's not worth anyone's time, regardless of age appropriateness. If you want a good period murder mystery, rewatch Knives Out or an actual Agatha Christie adaptation instead.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A murder mystery set in 1934 with Nazis as antagonists. While period mysteries can model problem-solving, the murder premise and Nazi plot elements create a darker tone. Limited data on how violence/death is portrayed, but the closed-room murder setup suggests potentially disturbing content. Common Sense Media's age 17 rating suggests mature themes that aren't particularly wholesome.

Imaginative

Classic whodunit setup with multiple suspects in a closed embassy setting offers some mystery intrigue, but the premise feels derivative of Agatha Christie without apparent innovation. The 1934 Cairo setting provides period atmosphere, but nothing in the synopsis suggests creative storytelling or fresh perspective. Low ratings (5.1 IMDb, 2.8 Letterboxd) suggest execution fails to deliver imaginative engagement.

Safe

Murder mystery with Nazi antagonists and a stolen top-secret document plot. Common Sense Media rates it 17+, suggesting mature content beyond typical family viewing. Without details on violence depiction, gore, or intensity, but given the murder premise and historical Nazi elements, likely contains disturbing content. The low audience scores suggest the film may handle sensitive material poorly.

Enriching

Could offer historical context about 1930s geopolitics and WWII lead-up, but extremely low audience ratings (5.1 IMDb, 2.8/5 Letterboxd) suggest poor execution that undermines any educational value. Mystery-solving could build deductive reasoning, but the film appears to fail at basic entertainment, making any enrichment unlikely. No notable creative talent or awards to suggest quality storytelling.

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Why It Might Be Great

Period setting in 1934 Cairo offers historical atmosphere for those interested in pre-WWII intrigue
Classic closed-room mystery format with multiple suspects could appeal to whodunit enthusiasts
Touches on historical Nazi plots and geopolitical tensions leading to WWII

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What to Watch For

Rated 17+ by Common Sense Media—murder mystery with mature themes not suitable for younger viewers
Extremely low audience scores (5.1/10 IMDb, 2.8/5 Letterboxd) suggest this is genuinely hard to sit through
Nazi antagonists and murder premise may be disturbing; unclear how violence is depicted
Appears to be low-budget production with poor execution despite potentially interesting premise

Conversation Starters

"What do you know about the lead-up to World War II and how tensions were building in the 1930s?"
"If you were a detective, how would you figure out who's lying in a closed-room mystery?"
"Why do you think people are still fascinated by murder mysteries set in historical periods?"

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