Movies like The Cuckoo Murder Case (1930)
The best movies like The Cuckoo Murder Case (1930) are Who Killed Who? (1943), Another Thin Man (1939) and Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy? (2005). If The Cuckoo Murder Case hooked you with its mystery and comedy, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
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- Highest ratedScooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015)7.9/10 from 363 votes
- NewestSimpsley (2026)Released 2026
Who Killed Who? (1943)
A murder has occurred at Gruesome Gables, and the dog detective trying to find the killer has to deal with some suspicious suspects and a haunted house.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAnother Thin Man (1939)
Nick and Nora Charles are back - and this time, they have a baby, a wealthy new client, and another murder to solve! Retired detective Nick is enjoying family life with Nora and their young son, Nick Jr., when eccentric industrialist Colonel MacFay asks for protection after receiving threatening messages. When MacFay is found dead at his isolated estate, Nick and Nora spring into action, questioning a houseful of suspicious guests and uncovering greed, blackmail, family secrets, and a dangerous inheritance plot. With their trademark wit and sophistication, the glamorous couple balances parenthood, parties, and peril as they race to expose the killer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisScooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy? (2005)
Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang become involved in a supernatural mystery in Egypt.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & animation
Worth the HypeMovies like thisYellow Is the New Black (2018)
An adventure about two Minions who make a daring (though temporary) escape from jail. As they navigate the chaos of their breakout, their antics showcase the Minions' signature blend of resourcefulness and mischief, resulting in a short filled with hilariously unpredictable moments.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Drawn Together Movie: The Movie! (2010)
When the mystery-solving musician Foxxy Love notices she and her fellow housemates can curse without being bleeped—something they've never been able to do before—she realizes their show has been canceled. Determined to get back on the air, the gang travels to Make-A-Point-Land in order to get a point (and get back on the air).
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWho Killed Cock Robin? (1935)
A robin is shot so the woodland community holds a trial to investigate.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisShadow of the Thin Man (1941)
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.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Worth the HypeMovies like thisScooby-Doo! Ghastly Goals (2014)
While on vacation in Brazil, Scooby-Doo and the gang encounter a mythical beast at a game of soccer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & animation
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisSong of the Thin Man (1947)
While attending a glamorous jazz cruise on New York’s East River, Nick and Nora Charles witness the fatal shooting of a wealthy patron. When suspicion falls on a young bandleader and his musicians, the couple steps in to clear their friends and uncover the real killer. Their investigation leads through a lively world of jazz clubs, radio personalities, high society, and backstage rivalries, where almost everyone has a secret and the next clue may be hidden in the music.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSimpsley (2026)
When penniless con-artist Marge Bouvier is sent to Italy to convince wealthy sap Seymour Skinner to come home, she's tempted by the trappings of his affluent lifestyle. But there’s a big fat fly in the ointment: Skinner's clingy, dim-witted mooch of a houseguest, Homer Simpsley. Lies, lust and Italian lira are abound.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisBatman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition (2022)
Atrocious serial killings on holidays in Gotham City send The World's Greatest Detective into action - confronting both organized crime and a unified front of classic DC Super-Villains - while attempting to stop the mysterious murderer.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisBatman: Hush (2019)
A mysterious new villain known only as Hush uses a gallery of villains to destroy Batman's crime-fighting career as well as Bruce Wayne's personal life, which has been further complicated by a relationship with Selina Kyle/Catwoman.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & crime
Worth the HypeMovies like thisScooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015)
Get ready to Rock! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang team up with the one and only KISS in this all-new, out-of-this-world adventure! We join the Gang at KISS World – the all-things-KISS theme park, as they investigate a series of strange hauntings. With help from KISS, they discover that the Crimson Witch has returned to summon The Destroyer from the alternate dimension of Kissteria! The evil duos ghastly plan, to destroy the earth! Can the Gang's cunning and KISS's power of rock save the day?!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisWHAT DID JACK DO? (2017)
In a locked down train station, a homicide detective conducts an interview with a tormented monkey who is suspected of murder.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLEGO Scooby-Doo! Knight Time Terror (2015)
Mystery Inc. is summoned to investigate occurrences in a haunted villa, where a black knight terrorizes anybody who tries to get close to treasure hidden by the former owner of the building.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisLou (2017)
A lost-and-found box holds a mysterious and unseen monster within.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisSee Spot Run (2001)
A drug sniffing agent canine is a target for an assassin boss so the FBI calls Witness Protection to send him somewhere else. Meanwhile a single Mom puts her 6 year old boy James in the care of her irresponsible, mailman, neighbor, Gordon, when the babysitter bails on her. Meanwhile, an assassin mob boss hires 2 goons to kill Agent 11. But when 11 escapes from the van when they tried to kill him, he hides in Gordon's Mailtruck that James is in too. And guess what they name him. Spot.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe International (2009)
An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading, and conspiracy to destabilize world governments, their investigation takes them from Berlin, Milan, New York and Istanbul. Finding themselves in a chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters (2011)
Po and the Furious Five uncover the legend of three of kung fu's greatest heroes: Master Thundering Rhino, Master Storming Ox, and Master Croc.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both animation & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWho Is Cletis Tout? (2001)
With a hitman’s gun aimed at him, Finch tells the story of how he broke out of jail, fell in love, and took the identity of a man wanted by the Mafia.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like The Cuckoo Murder Case?
The closest matches to The Cuckoo Murder Case are Who Killed Who? (1943), Another Thin Man (1939) and Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy? (2005). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after The Cuckoo Murder Case?
Start with Who Killed Who? (1943), the closest match to The Cuckoo Murder Case.
What is the highest-rated movie like The Cuckoo Murder Case?
Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015), rated 7.9/10 by 363 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like The Cuckoo Murder Case?
Simpsley (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like The Cuckoo Murder Case?
Yes: Who Killed Who? (1943), Another Thin Man (1939) and Scooby-Doo! in Where's My Mummy? (2005).
How are movies similar to The Cuckoo Murder Case chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Cuckoo Murder Case, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.