Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Detectives

If you loved Detectives, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Late Show

The Late Show

1977★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detectives for fans of Mystery & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who was involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-pl...

#2
See How They Run

See How They Run

2022★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detectives for fans of Mystery & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Sto...

#3
The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective

1978★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detectives for fans of Mystery & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wi...

#4
Another Thin Man

Another Thin Man

1939★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detectives for fans of Mystery & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Not even the joys of parenthood can stop married sleuths Nick and Nora Charles from investigating a murder on a Long Island estate....

#5
Who's Harry Crumb?

Who's Harry Crumb?

1989★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detectives for fans of Mystery & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the master...

#6
The Thin Man Goes Home

The Thin Man Goes Home

1944★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Detectives for fans of Mystery & Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

On a trip to visit his parents, detective Nick Charles gets mixed up in a murder investigation....

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