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title: "Death on the Tyne"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/death-on-the-tyne-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 562775
imdb_id: "tt8746310"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 16
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Death on the Tyne (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/death-on-the-tyne-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Death on the Tyne
Year: 2018
Release Date: 12/15/2018 (GB)
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense.
Runtime: 1h 30m.
Setting: Overnight ferry trip from North Shields to Amsterdam; shot in UK.
Themes: Murder, investigation, whodunit, serial killer, ship, murderer, murder investigation.
Characters: Mildred, Mildred's care home friends, Terry, Gemma.
Plot: Draper's Tours takes Mildred and her care home friends on an overnight ferry trip from North Shields to Amsterdam. Passengers and crew are bumped off one-by-one. Terry wants to propose to Gemma.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, BritBox Amazon Channel, BritBox, Britbox Apple TV channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | 10 | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ed Bye
- **Networks / Studios**: Shiny Button Productions, UKTV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Johnny Vegas** as *Terry*
- **Sian Gibson** as *Gemma*
- **Sheila Reid** as *Mildred*
- **James Fleet** as *Captain Jack Pearson*
- **Felicity Montagu** as *Denise*
- **Sue Johnston** as *Colleen*
- **Doon Mackichan** as *Emily Valentine*
- **Tony Gardner** as *Justin Valentine*
- **Don Gilet** as *Alan*
- **Taj Atwal** as *Tracey*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Death on the Tyne online?
Death on the Tyne is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, BritBox Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Death on the Tyne worth watching?
Death on the Tyne holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 16 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Death on the Tyne and when was it released?
Death on the Tyne is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Death on the Tyne?
Death on the Tyne was directed by Ed Bye.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Death on the Tyne — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/562775)
- [Best Movies Like Death on the Tyne](https://bestsimilar.com/movies/97429-death-on-the-tyne)

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