Shadow of the Thin Man
1941, English. Directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
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While attending a major horse race with their young son, Nick Jr., Nick and Nora Charles witnesse a shocking murder from the crowded grandstand. What first appears to be an isolated killing soon leads to a maze of corruption, blackmail, gambling scandals, and criminal intrigue. As Nick investigates, he encounters suspicious bookmakers, dishonest officials, rival gangsters, and a mysterious killer determined to stay ahead of the law. Nora, as always, is never far from the action, bringing her quick wit and fearless curiosity to the case.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Shadow of the Thin Man is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- W.S. Van DykeDirector
- William PowellNick Charles
- Myrna LoyNora Charles
- Barry NelsonPaul Clarke
- Donna ReedMolly Ford
- Sam LeveneLieutenant Abrams
- Alan BaxterWhitey Barrow
- Henry O'NeillJason Sculley
- Richard HallNick Charles Jr.
- Stella AdlerClaire Porter
- Loring SmithLink Stephens
- Joseph AnthonyFred Macy
- Lou LubinRainbow Benny
Details
- Released
- 21 November 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harry Kurnitz, Irving Brecher
- Budget
- $821K
- Box office
- $2.3M
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Shadow of the Thin Man: quick answers
What should I watch before Shadow of the Thin Man?
Watch The Thin Man (1934), After the Thin Man (1936), and Another Thin Man (1939) first.
What comes after Shadow of the Thin Man?
Next in the series: The Thin Man Goes Home (1944) and Song of the Thin Man (1947).
Is Shadow of the Thin Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 130 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shadow of the Thin Man?
Shadow of the Thin Man runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Shadow of the Thin Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shadow of the Thin Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shadow of the Thin Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shadow of the Thin Man is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shadow of the Thin Man on?
Shadow of the Thin Man is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shadow of the Thin Man?
If you liked Shadow of the Thin Man, try The Cheap Detective, The Thursday Murder Club, Psych: The Movie.
Who directed Shadow of the Thin Man?
Shadow of the Thin Man (1941) was directed by W.S. Van Dyke and stars William Powell, Myrna Loy, Barry Nelson.