Murder mysteries are a beloved genre in cinema, known for their suspenseful and thrilling narratives that captivate audiences. ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ on Netflix is a recent example of this enduring appeal. If you appreciate the whodunnit genre and enjoy films like ‘Thursday Murder Club,’ here are five excellent movies with similar plots.
‘Knives Out’ features a cast including Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Christopher Plummer, Katherine Langford, and Jaeden Martell. The film follows detective Benoit Blanc as he investigates the death of Harlan Thrombey, a celebrated crime novelist. It’s available on Netflix and Prime Video.
‘Enola Holmes’ tells the story of Sherlock Holmes’ sister, Enola, who travels to London to find her missing mother. The film stars Millie Bobby Brown, Sam Claflin, Henry Cavill, and Helena Bonham Carter and is available on Netflix.
‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ features tech billionaire Miles Bron, who invites his friends for a getaway on his private Greek island. When someone turns up dead, Detective Benoit Blanc is brought in to investigate. The film stars Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista and is available on Netflix.
‘Murder Mystery,’ starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, and Luke Evans, is available on Netflix. The plot revolves around a couple who find themselves caught up in a billionaire’s murder, and they use their detective skills to identify the real killer and clear their names.
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ stars Kenneth Branagh, Tom Bateman, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley. Detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of Edward Ratchett, who is found dead on the train with multiple stab wounds. This film is available on JioHotstar.