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Shadow of the Thin Man

1941Movie1 h 37 minNR

ComedyCrime
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic634.5Rotten Tomatoes88%78%

An intriguing, wholesome comedy movie about crime and history.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

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Story

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

While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.

Feels like

  • 1940s Mystery
  • High Society
  • Wisecracking Humor
  • Sophisticated Sleuthing
  • Stylish & Charming
  • Fast-Paced
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Race Track Investigation

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
W.S. Van Dyke
Written by
Irving Brecher, Harry Kurnitz
Music by
David Snell

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 21, 1941 · 1 h 37 min · NR

Released
November 21, 1941
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$821,000
Box office
$2 million
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Follow That Car, Intrepid Reporter, Calling Parents by Their Name +9

  • Follow That Car
  • Intrepid Reporter
  • Calling Parents by Their Name
  • Uncle Tomfoolery
  • Kids Are Cruel
  • Cool Old Lady
  • The Alcoholic
  • Villain with Good Publicity
  • Bar Brawl
  • Exact Words
  • The Cameo
  • It Works Better with Bullets

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Shadow of the Thin Man?"

Questions about Shadow of the Thin Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shadow of the Thin Man?

HBO MaxTCM

In the United States, Shadow of the Thin Man streams on HBO Max and TCM. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Shadow of the Thin Man worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 63). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (65).

Will Shadow of the Thin Man make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Shadow of the Thin Man?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

What tropes does Shadow of the Thin Man use?

Follow That CarIntrepid ReporterCalling Parents by Their NameUncle TomfooleryKids Are CruelCool Old LadyThe AlcoholicVillain with Good PublicityBar BrawlExact WordsThe CameoIt Works Better with Bulletsand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Follow That Car, Intrepid Reporter, and Calling Parents by Their Name.