Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Gumshoe

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

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#1
Oliver Twist

Oliver Twist

1948★ 7.6

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

When 9-year-old orphan Oliver Twist dares to ask his cruel taskmaster, Mr. Bumble, for a second serving of gruel, he's hired out as an apprentice. Escaping that dismal fate, young ...

#2
The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective

1978★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Gumshoe for fans of Comedy & Crime. 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...

#3
Zero Effect

Zero Effect

1998★ 6.2

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

Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Although Daryl's a master investigator, he doesn't know what ...

#4
Who's Harry Crumb?

Who's Harry Crumb?

1989★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Gumshoe for fans of Comedy & Crime. 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...

#5
The Late Show

The Late Show

1977★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Gumshoe for fans of Comedy & Crime. 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...

#6
Shadow of the Thin Man

Shadow of the Thin Man

1941★ 7.0

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

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

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