The Thin Man (1934)
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.
Where to watch The Thin Man
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, maxdome, Freenet meinVOD | Apple TV, maxdome |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner +1 |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Netherlands | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel, FOD | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | — | — |
| Sweden | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Thin Man in 18 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Thin Man about?
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. The Thin Man is a Comedy, Mystery, Crime movie, released on 1934-05-25, runtime 91 minutes.
Is The Thin Man worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Thin Man 7.5 out of 10 from 567 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Thin Man?
In the United States, The Thin Man is free to watch on Kanopy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 8 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
W.S. Van Dyke
Cast
- William Powell as Nick Charles
- Myrna Loy as Nora Charles
- Maureen O'Sullivan as Dorothy Wynant
- Nat Pendleton as Inspector Guild
- Minna Gombell as Mimi Wynant
- Porter Hall as Herbert MacCaulay
- Henry Wadsworth as Tommy
- William Henry as Gilbert Wynant
- Harold Huber as Arthur Nunheim
- Cesar Romero as Chris Jorgenson
- Natalie Moorhead as Julia Wolf
- Edward Brophy as Joe Morelli
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Sources
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