A debonair detective sifts through a family's witty lies and red herrings in a whimsical, suspenseful mystery.
Crowd-pleasing, with dry wit. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on The Roku Channel (free).
No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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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. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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The Sting (1973)Dry wit · pulpy · date night · measuredTwo con men plot an elaborate, witty revenge against a mob boss, pulling off the ultimate nostalgic swindle.
The Big Lebowski (1998)Dry wit · absurdist · comfort watch · measuredA slacker bowls and drinks White Russians, then stumbles into a pulpy, darkly comic crime caper.
Some Like It Hot (1959)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · briskTwo musicians on the run from the mob find love and laughs disguised as women in a brisk, witty caper.
The Mentalist (2008)Dry wit · gritty · full attention · emotionally heavyA charming, observant con man uses his past deceptions to solve gritty crimes with dry wit.
The Thin Man (1934)Dry wit · cozy · date night · briskA witty, wholesome mystery unfolds briskly as a husband and wife solve a cozy, whimsical crime.
Pulp Fiction (1994)Darkly comic · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyHitmen, molls, and boxers collide in a sprawling, darkly comic crime saga that twists through time.
Sherlock (2010)Dry wit · suspenseful · late-night trip · strong violenceA brilliant, abrasive detective and his partner solve complex crimes in a witty, gritty modern London.Knives Out is on our Cozy fall, Teens, Whodunits, Noir and neo-noir and Dry and witty lists.
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