Films like Knives Out (2019)
Published: Feb 23, 2026In this collection, we have gathered atmospheric and twisty detective films about mysterious murders, combining sharp humor, vivid characters, unexpected plot twists, and the central question — who is the killer? The list includes iconic titles such as "Gosford Park," "Murder on the Orient Express," "8 Women," and others.
A group of wealthy people and celebrities gathers to unwind at a country hunting estate. Suddenly, the owner of the estate, Sir William, is found dead—and everything suggests that someone among the guests is involved.
Similarity
Most similar in: complex plot, strong humor, dark tone
Biggest differences: noticeably slower pacing, noticeably bleaker, slightly less tense
Shared keywords
Ensemble Cast, Family, Class Divide, Mystery
Single mother Stephanie, who runs her own blog, meets a successful woman named Emily—she has everything Stephanie can only dream of. One day Emily disappears without a trace, and Stephanie begins an investigation of her own to find her friend.
Similarity
Most similar in: high tension, fast pacing, complex plot
Biggest differences: noticeably bleaker, slightly darker tone, slightly more violent
Shared keywords
Twist, Twist Ending, Family Dysfunction, Investigation, Mystery

3. See How They Run
Mystery Comedy Crime2022 · 1h 39min
United States, United Kingdom
Director: Tom George
Plans to adapt a popular play for the screen suddenly fall apart after the murder of a key member of the film crew. A seasoned Inspector Stoppard and his young assistant, Constable Stalker, take on the investigation.
Similarity
Most similar in: fast pacing, strong humor, dark tone
Biggest differences: noticeably less tense, slightly less complex
Shared keywords
Investigation, Mystery

4. The Thursday Murder Club
Comedy Mystery Crime2025 · 1h 58min
United States
Director: Chris Columbus
A group of retirees spends their time for fun investigating unsolved murders. But one day they find themselves at the center of a real investigation—and have to use all their skills to crack the case.
Similarity
Most similar in: story tropes, tone
Biggest differences: much less tense, noticeably less complex, noticeably lighter tone
Shared keywords
Ensemble Cast, Investigation, Mystery, Whodunit
One day, a group of friends who regularly get together for late-night game sessions gets pulled into a real investigation when, during their latest game, real criminals kidnap one of their brothers.
Similarity
Most similar in: high tension, dark tone
Biggest differences: much more action-heavy, noticeably more romantic, slightly less complex
Shared keywords
Family, Twist, Mystery

6. Murder on the Orient Express
Mystery Drama Crime2017 · 1h 54min
United States
Director: Kenneth Branagh
During an urgent journey aboard the Orient Express, the famous detective Hercule Poirot becomes involved in the mysterious murder of one of the passengers. The investigation is complicated by the fact that almost everyone on the train has a motive for the crime.
Similarity
Most similar in: high tension, complex plot, fast pacing
Biggest differences: much less humorous, noticeably bleaker, slightly darker tone
Shared keywords
Family, Investigation, Mystery, Whodunit

7. Wicked Little Letters
Comedy Drama Mystery2024 · 1h 40min
United Kingdom, France
Director: Thea Sharrock
Residents of the town of Littlehampton start receiving strange letters filled with witty profanity. Before anyone can make sense of it, locals quickly begin to suspect Rose, a loud Irish migrant.
Similarity
Most similar in: fast pacing
Biggest differences: slightly less tense, slightly more humorous, slightly less complex
Shared keywords
Investigation, Mystery

8. A Haunting in Venice
Mystery Thriller Crime2023 · 1h 44min
United States, United Kingdom
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Retired detective Hercule Poirot lives a calm, measured life in Venice. One day, he reluctantly attends a séance where one of the guests is murdered. Now Poirot must unravel the mysterious crime and find the killer.
Similarity
Most similar in: high tension, complex plot, fast pacing
Biggest differences: much less humorous, noticeably darker tone, noticeably bleaker
Shared keywords
Investigation, Mystery, Whodunit
Trying to step out of her brother’s shadow, Enola Holmes opens her own detective agency. Her first serious case doesn’t take long to arrive: a match factory worker comes to her asking for help finding her missing sister.
Similarity
Most similar in: fast pacing, strong humor, dark tone
Biggest differences: noticeably more action-heavy, noticeably more romantic, slightly less tense
Shared keywords
Family, Investigation, Mystery
One tragic evening, a New York journalist learns of his friend's death. He heads south to uncover the full story on his own and understand what really happened to the girl.
Similarity
Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, high tension
Biggest differences: noticeably bleaker, slightly less complex
Shared keywords
Family, Investigation, Mystery

11. Matchstick Men
Comedy Drama Crime Thriller2003 · 1h 56min
United States, United Kingdom
Director: Ridley Scott
A top-notch con artist and his partner are on the verge of a new big scam. But everything gets complicated when a daughter he never even knew existed suddenly shows up at his door.
Similarity
Most similar in: complex plot, high tension, fast pacing
Biggest differences: slightly less humorous, noticeably bleaker
Shared keywords
Family, Twist, Twist Ending, Family Dysfunction
When David Kim’s 16-year-old daughter suddenly disappears and the police investigation turns up nothing, he decides to uncover the truth himself by using her laptop. The deeper David goes into the search, the more he realizes how little he truly knows his own daughter.
Similarity
Most similar in: complex plot, dark tone, light action
Biggest differences: much less humorous, noticeably more tense, noticeably faster pacing
Shared keywords
Family, Family Drama, Twist Ending, Investigation, Mystery
In a remote estate, a family gathers to celebrate Christmas, but the master of the house is found murdered. Eight women living on the property fall under suspicion—each of them has her own motives and hidden secrets.
Similarity
Most similar in: high tension, fast pacing, strong humor
Biggest differences: noticeably bleaker, noticeably more romantic
Shared keywords
Ensemble Cast, Twist, Twist Ending, Family Dysfunction, Mystery
An FBI agent investigates a crew of four professional illusionists who pull off brazen bank heists during their shows and hand the money out to the audience. Who are they—magicians, or just a bunch of con artists?
Similarity
Most similar in: complex plot, high tension, fast pacing
Biggest differences: noticeably more action-heavy, slightly less humorous, slightly more romantic
Shared keywords
Twist, Twist Ending, Investigation
A respected English family reunites to say goodbye to the head of the household. But at some point the funeral turns into chaos when a mysterious blackmailer reveals scandalous details from the deceased’s life.
Similarity
Most similar in: high tension, fast pacing, dark tone
Biggest differences: noticeably more humorous, noticeably less complex
Shared keywords
Family, Family Dysfunction
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1. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Comedy Crime Mystery2022 · 2h 20min
United States
Director: Rian Johnson

2. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Thriller Mystery Comedy2025 · 2h 25min
United States
Director: Rian Johnson
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About the movie Knives Out
Year: 2019
Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Plot: On the morning after a famous writer’s 85th birthday celebration, he is found dead in his own room. At first glance, it appears to be a suicide, but a mysterious stranger hires a renowned detective to conduct his own investigation.
Keywords: Ensemble Cast, Family, Family Drama, Class Divide, Twist Ending, Family Dysfunction, Investigation, Mystery, Whodunit









