The Thin Man Movies: Release Order
The Thin Man series is an entertaining collection of detective comedies from Hollywood's golden age, featuring the sophisticated and witty married couple Nick and Nora Charles, played by William Powell and Myrna Loy. Based on Dashiell Hammett's novel, the series follows the retired detective Nick and his wealthy wife Nora as they solve murder mysteries.
This watch order presents the complete series as it naturally unfolds, showing the evolution of Nick and Nora's relationship from newlyweds to an established family. The films are notable for their portrayal of a genuinely happy marriage, sophisticated dialogue, and great chemistry between Powell and Loy, making them an adorable detective duo.
Linear Timeline: Release Order = Story Order
The Thin Man
A witty married couple, Nick and Nora Charles, become amateur sleuths when they investigate the mysterious disappearance of an inventor, finding themselves in mortal danger as they uncover the truth.
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After the Thin Man
Nick and Nora Charles are drawn into another mystery when Nora's cousin asks them to investigate her missing husband, leading the witty detective duo into the dangerous world of nightclub owners and family secrets.
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Another Thin Man
Married detective duo Nick and Nora Charles investigate a murder on a Long Island estate while juggling their new roles as parents.
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Shadow of the Thin Man
High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles investigate a murder at a race track, encountering various shady characters along the way.
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The Thin Man Goes Home
Detective Nick Charles becomes entangled in a murder case while visiting his parents in his hometown.
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Song of the Thin Man
Society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles investigate a murder in a jazz club.
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Other Film Series
Knives Out
A series of witty murder mystery films featuring the brilliant detective Benoit Blanc investigating standalone cases.
Madea
Tyler Perry's comedy-drama series featuring the outspoken and larger-than-life Mabel 'Madea' Simmons as she intervenes in various family situations.
Miss Marple
Theatrical adaptations of Agatha Christie's amateur detective Miss Marple, featuring Margaret Rutherford's iconic 1960s series and Angela Lansbury's standalone film.
Peter Bogdanovich
Influential American filmmaker and film critic who emerged as a key figure of the New Hollywood movement with his masterful early 1970s films.
Police Academy
A comedy franchise following a group of misfit police recruits through their training and various adventures, known for slapstick humor and memorable recurring characters.
The Pink Panther
A comedy-mystery franchise following the bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau through multiple eras, reboots, and continuity experiments spanning over four decades.