Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Marlowe

If you loved Marlowe, 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 Marlowe for fans of 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...

#2
The Maltese Falcon

The Maltese Falcon

1941★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Marlowe for fans of Crime. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette....

#3
Who's Harry Crumb?

Who's Harry Crumb?

1989★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Marlowe for fans of 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...

#4
Marlowe

Marlowe

1969★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Marlowe for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Mysterious Orfamay Quest hires Los Angeles private investigator Philip Marlowe to find her missing brother. Though the job seems simple enough, it leads Marlowe into the underbelly...

#5
The Detective

The Detective

1968★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Marlowe for fans of Crime. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man....

#6
Without a Clue

Without a Clue

1988★ 6.7

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

Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reginald Kincaid, the actor he has hired to play Holmes becomes...

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