在这部利刃出鞘剧情/犯罪/悬疑片中,影片围绕克雷格饰演的侦探侦破神秘凶案展开，据悉风格类似阿加莎·克里斯蒂式经典探案，故事时间设置在现代。
When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
