Movie

The Thin Man

1934 · 91 min

A sparkling, cocktail-soaked whodunit where the banter is as intoxicating as the mystery, making for a breezy, sophisticated watch.

Tagline: A laugh tops every thrilling moment!
Overview: Former detective Nick Charles has retired from police work, preferring a life of cocktails, parties, and relaxation with his wealthy wife, Nora. Their holiday is interrupted when the daughter of Nick’s former client asks for help finding her missing father, eccentric inventor Clyde Wynant. When Wynant’s body is discovered, Nick is drawn back into the investigation, with Nora eagerly joining him. As the couple questions Wynant’s family, friends, and business associates, a tangled web of greed, deception, and murder begins to unravel.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, satirical and romantic. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Mystery, deception, family, love
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
romanticstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: mystery
deception
family
love
crime
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild