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After the Thin Man

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1936 | 112 min | Comedy, Mystery, Crime

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Thin Man or Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Light and funny, tense.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After returning to San Francisco, Nick and Nora Charles are drawn into the disappearance of Nora’s cousin’s husband. When he is found murdered, suspicion falls on the troubled family, and Nick reluctantly resumes his detective work. With Nora eagerly at his side, the pair follows a trail of jealousy, blackmail, secret relationships, and long-buried family scandals.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.4 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $3 million worldwide on a $673K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 47K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by W.S. Van Dyke

  • William PowellNick Charles
  • Myrna LoyNora Charles
  • James StewartDavid Graham
  • Elissa LandiSelma Forrest Landis
  • Joseph CalleiaDancer
  • Jessie RalphKatherine Forrest
  • Alan MarshalRobert Landis
  • Teddy HartFloyd Casper
  • Sam LeveneAbrams
  • Penny SingletonPolly Byrnes