Overview
A charming detective duo navigates a web of intrigue and humor in a classic whodunit.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- sophisticated
- playful
- classic movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics overwhelmingly praise the film as an exceptionally entertaining blend of mystery and comedy, led by William Powell and Myrna Loy's sparkling chemistry and rapid-fire dialogue.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nick identifies the murderer while hosting a dinner party for the suspects.
Nick and Nora's flirtatious banter and contrasting enthusiasm shape the investigation.
Retired detective Nick is drawn into a murder case amid wealthy New York social circles and eccentric acquaintances.
The film combines fast, polished dialogue with an entertaining murder investigation and sophisticated situations.
Films like The Thin Man, and why
After the Thin Man
screwball marital banter, sophisticated mystery plotting, and charismatic comic chemistry
The Lady Vanishes
fast dialogue, stylish crime mystery, and playful romantic partnership
The Trouble with Harry
witty detective work, eccentric suspects, and comic social sophistication
The Ex-Mrs. Bradford
classic whodunit structure blended with elegant romantic comedy and ensemble humor
Movie Details
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Release Date
- 1934-05-25
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (556)
Cast
- William Powell
- Myrna Loy
- Maureen O'Sullivan
- Nat Pendleton
- Minna Gombell
- Porter Hall
- Henry Wadsworth
- William Henry
- Harold Huber
- Cesar Romero
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Thin Man about?
- A retired detective and his glamorous wife turn a murder investigation into an irresistibly witty New York social game.
- What is The Thin Man like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Thin Man as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Thin Man violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Thin Man as mild.
- What did critics think of The Thin Man?
- Critics overwhelmingly praise the film as an exceptionally entertaining blend of mystery and comedy, led by William Powell and Myrna Loy's sparkling chemistry and rapid-fire dialogue.
- Which films are like The Thin Man?
- Films with a similar feel include After the Thin Man, The Lady Vanishes, The Trouble with Harry, and The Ex-Mrs. Bradford.
- How long is The Thin Man?
- The Thin Man runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Thin Man?
- In United States, The Thin Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
