After watching the new film Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, you might be in the mood to watch more murder mystery films with a colorful cast of characters, compelling mystery, and thrilling twists and turns.
For decades, a lot of audiences have been fascinated with the mystery genre due to the guessing game component of the story and the excitement of finding out how the case will be solved by the detective.
Here are our recommendations of other murder mystery movies that are like Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery that you can watch after.
Knives Out
In the first Knives Out movie, 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 to investigate.
This list will not be complete without the inclusion of the other Knives Out movies. Whether you have seen the previous installments or not, it is still worth watching just to see the beginning of Benoit Blanc's cinematic adventures.
Where You Can Stream: Prime Video
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
In the second Knives Out movie, tech billionaire Miles Bron invites his friends for a getaway on his private Greek island. When someone turns up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc is put on the case.
This is another Knives Out installment that should be included in the list, since it is a continuation of Benoit Blanc's cinematic adventure and an extension of the franchise with new themes, characters, and twisted mysteries.
Where You Can Stream: Netflix
The Thursday Murder Club
Based on the Richard Osman novel, The Thursday Murder Club follows four irrepressible retirees who spend their time solving cold case murders for fun, but their casual sleuthing takes a thrilling turn when they find themselves with a real whodunit on their hands.
The film is worth watching not just because of the murder mystery aspect, but it features a star-studded cast of some of the best British performers. It also deals with existential themes that you rarely see in the genre.
Where You Can Stream: Netflix
Clue
Based on the beloved board game, Clue follows six guests who were anonymously invited to a strange mansion for dinner, but after their host is killed, they must cooperate with the staff to identify the murderer as the bodies pile up.
This has become a murder mystery classic for decades now due to the witty dialogues, memorable characters, and multiple endings that were innovative at that time. It's also a rare adaptation of a game that is effectively faithful to the source material.
Where You Can Stream: MGM+
Murder on the Orient Express
Based on the classic Agatha Christie novel, when a murder occurs aboard the train on which he's travelling, celebrated Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is recruited to solve the case.
The 2017 film adaptation featured a star-studded cast, from award-winning actors to rising stars of this generation. It is memorable for its shocking reveal of the suspect(s) and the unusual circumstances surrounding the case.
Where You Can Buy or Rent: Apple TV, Amazon Video, Fandango at Home
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