Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Zero Effect

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

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#1
The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective

1978★ 6.3

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

#2
The Late Show

The Late Show

1977★ 6.3

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

#3
Who's Harry Crumb?

Who's Harry Crumb?

1989★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Zero Effect for fans of Comedy & Crime & Mystery. 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
Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

Psych 2: Lassie Come Home

2020★ 7.0

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

After Santa Barbara Police Chief Carlton Lassiter is ambushed and left for dead, Shawn and Gus return to help him and find themselves embroiled in a case involving the personal, th...

#5
Shadow of the Thin Man

Shadow of the Thin Man

1941★ 7.0

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

#6
Knives Out

Knives Out

2019★ 7.8

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

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted ...

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