It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder
Synopsis
In the middle of preparing for her business’ biggest season, Diana Hart learns she inherited an old house from her beloved aunt. Matt, the estate attorney and her former flame, insists she stick around and sort out the details over Christmas break, as he tries to rekindle their old romance. But the longer Diana stays the more she finds clues that suggest her aunt was murdered, and that the culprit might be her handsome companion. Yet the bigger question is–will she survive Christmas?
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It's Beginning to Look a lot Like Murder (2022) | Trailer | Cristine Prosperi, Travis BurnsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-11-28
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Cristine Prosperi
Diana
Travis Burns
Matt
Eric Roberts
Lloyd
Eliza Roberts
Diana's Mother
Robert Donavan
Larry
Kelcey Watson
Detective Parks
Erin Gray
Brianna
Elaine Partnow
Aunt Tippy
Angelie Simone
Riley
Julia Farino
Mrs. Hobart
Joe Finfera
Jerry
Kenny Resch
Frank
John Patrick Daly
Greg
Kelly Lynn Reiter
Kara aka Young Woman
Dean Cameron
Diana's Father
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amy Barrett
- Screenplay & Story
- Dana Lin
- Original Score
- Christopher Cano, Chris Ridenhour
- Original Title
- It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hybrid, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amy Barrett
Dana Lin
Christopher Cano, Chris Ridenhour
Thomas L. Callaway
Randy Carter
Zelma Kiwi, Jeffrey Schenck, Barry Barnholtz
Department Leadership Roster
Dana Lin
Writer
Thomas L. Callaway
Director of Photography
Bo Roses
Costume Design
Randy Carter
Editor
Lawrence Humphreys
Production Design
Amy Barrett
Director
Christopher Cano
Original Music Composer
Chris Ridenhour
Original Music Composer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder about?
In the middle of preparing for her business’ biggest season, Diana Hart learns she inherited an old house from her beloved aunt. Matt, the estate attorney and her former flame, insists she stick around and sort out the details over Christmas break, as he tries to rekindle their old romance. But the longer Diana stays the more she finds clues that suggest her aunt was murdered, and that the culprit might be her handsome companion. Yet the bigger question is–will she survive Christmas?
Who directed It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder?
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder was directed by Amy Barrett.
Who stars in It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder?
The principal cast of It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder includes Cristine Prosperi, Travis Burns, Eric Roberts, Eliza Roberts, Robert Donavan.
When was It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder released and how long is it?
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder was composed by Christopher Cano, Chris Ridenhour.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder?
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).