Shadow of the Thin Man

Shadow of the Thin Man

FUNNIER THAN EVER in their first new laugh-thriller in 2 years!

Directed by W.S. Van Dyke

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

194197 min7.0 / 10

A witty, breezy murder mystery built on the charm and chemistry of a married couple solving crimes amid high-society intrigue.

High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder.

Questions people ask

  • Is Shadow of the Thin Man sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Shadow of the Thin Man easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Does Shadow of the Thin Man end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Shadow of the Thin Man scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Shadow of the Thin Man violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

59/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity31

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise83

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Shadow of the Thin Man

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Shadow of the Thin Man

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Shadow of the Thin Man, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Shadow of the Thin Man, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Shadow of the Thin Man, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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