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Movies like Nobody Else But You (2011)

The best movies like Nobody Else But You (2011) are Song of the Thin Man (1947), A Shot in the Dark (1964) and Shadow of the Thin Man (1941). If Nobody Else But You hooked you with its comedy and crime, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Song 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

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  2. A Shot in the Dark (1964)

    Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder investigation into a comedic series of mishaps, testing the patience of his irritable boss Charles Dreyfus as casualties mount.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery

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  3. Shadow 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

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  4. Who's Harry Crumb? (1989)

    Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime

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  5. Another 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

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  6. The Thursday Murder Club (2025)

    A group of senior sleuths passionate about solving cold cases get plunged into a real-life murder mystery in this comic crime caper.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery

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  7. The Cheap Detective (1978)

    A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wife.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime

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  8. Made in U.S.A (1967)

    Paula Nelson goes to Atlantic City to meet her lover, Richard Politzer, but finds him dead and decides to investigate his death. In her hotel room, she meets Typhus, whom she ends up knocking out. His corpse is later found in the apartment of David Goodis, a writer. Paula is arrested and interrogated. From then on, she encounters many gangsters.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & mystery

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  9. After the Thin Man (1936)

    After returning to San Francisco, Nick and Nora Charles are drawn into the disappearance of Nora’s cousin’s husband. When he is found murdered, suspicion falls on the troubled family, and Nick reluctantly resumes his detective work. With Nora eagerly at his side, the pair follows a trail of jealousy, blackmail, secret relationships, and long-buried family scandals.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery

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  10. The Thin Man Goes Home (1944)

    Hoping for a peaceful visit with his parents in the small town of Sycamore Springs, Nick Charles and his wife Nora soon find themselves surrounded by old rivalries, family tensions, and a mysterious murder. Nick’s father, a respected retired doctor, would much rather see his son give up detective work, but a suspicious shooting quickly draws Nick back into action. As Nick and Nora investigate, they uncover jealousy, deception, hidden motives, and a dangerous secret involving the town’s prominent citizens.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery

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  11. Deathtrap (1982)

    A Broadway playwright puts murder in his plan to take credit for a student's script.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & comedy

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  12. The Woman in the Window (2021)

    An agoraphobic woman living alone in New York begins spying on her new neighbors only to witness a disturbing act of violence.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & mystery

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  13. Chronicle Mysteries: Vines that Bind (2019)

    The latest edition of Alex McPherson’s true crime podcast leads her and most of the Chronicle staff to nearby Macklin, where they investigate the death of a vintner that was ruled an accident by the local police.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & crime

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  14. Miss Marple: 4.50 from Paddington (1987)

    Travelling on the 4.50 from Paddington, Mrs McGillicuddy witnesses a murder on a passing train - but where is the body?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & mystery

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  15. Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993)

    A middle-aged couple suspects foul play when their neighbor's wife suddenly drops dead.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery

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  16. Cleaner (2007)

    Single father and former cop Tom Cutler has an unusual occupation: he cleans up death scenes. But when he's called in to sterilize a wealthy suburban residence after a brutal shooting, Cutler is shocked to learn he may have unknowingly erased crucial evidence, entangling himself in a dirty criminal cover-up.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both crime & mystery

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  17. La Chèvre (1981)

    When the boss' unlucky daughter is missing in South America, Campana is sent to watch the boss' most unlucky employee who is sent as a private detective in hopes he can duplicate the daughter's mistakes.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime

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  18. How to Make a Killing (2025)

    Michel and Cathy, wed for longer than they can remember, lead a quiet but monotonous life in the mountains. When a bear bursts out in front of Michel’s car, accidentally killing two drug dealers and revealing a €2 million loot in the process, their life takes an unpredictable turn, especially when they decide to cover up the incident and keep the money! But their plan leads them to stumble upon an unexplained trail of dead bodies. More used to being honest than crooked, Michel and Cathy’s clumsy cover-up efforts soon put an interfering inspector hot on their trail.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & crime

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  19. The Mirror Crack'd (1980)

    Jane Marple solves the mystery when a local woman is poisoned and a visiting movie star seems to have been the intended victim.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & crime

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  20. The Sheep Detectives (2026)

    George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery

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  21. Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

    Mortimer Brewster, a newspaper drama critic, playwright, and author known for his diatribes against marriage, suddenly falls in love and gets married; but when he makes a quick trip home to tell his two maiden aunts, he finds out his aunts' hobby - killing lonely old men and burying them in the cellar!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & crime

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  22. Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)

    Axel Foley returns to the land of sunshine and palm trees to investigate the near-fatal shooting of police Captain Andrew Bogomil. With the help of Sgt. Taggart and Det. Rosewood, they soon uncover that the shooting is associated with a series of "alphabet" robberies masterminded by a heartless weapons kingpin—and the chase is on.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & crime

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  23. Beverly Hills Cop III (1994)

    When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Axel Foley finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World. Returning to sunny Beverly Hills once more, Foley reunites with Detective Billy Rosewood to solve the case. Along with Billy's new partner, Detective Jon Flint, they discover that Wonder World is being used as a front for a massive counterfeiting ring.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & crime

  24. Scoop (2006)

    An American journalism student in London scoops a big story, and begins an affair with an aristocrat as the incident unfurls.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy & mystery

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  25. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

    Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in their way.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  26. Back to the Future Part II (1989)

    Marty and Doc are at it again as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports almanac. In a last-ditch attempt to set things straight, Marty finds himself bound for 1955 and face to face with his teenage parents -- again.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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  27. K-PAX (2001)

    Prot is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a far away planet. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both mystery

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  28. Cochin Express (1967)

    Rajan, a police officer, is in charge of the investigation regarding a murder that took place on a train. He tries by hook or by crook to find the culprit as he has only one witness.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both crime

  29. The Actress (2011)

    The banker Vagif Fataliyev is found murdered in his own house. During the investigation, two more murders occur one after the other.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both crime

  30. Night School (2018)

    Teddy Walker is a successful salesman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his place of employment. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, Teddy soon finds himself dealing with a group of misfit students, his former high school nemesis and a feisty teacher who doesn't think he's too bright.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both comedy

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What are the best movies like Nobody Else But You?

The closest matches to Nobody Else But You are Song of the Thin Man (1947), A Shot in the Dark (1964) and Shadow of the Thin Man (1941). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Nobody Else But You?

Start with Song of the Thin Man (1947), the closest match to Nobody Else But You.

What is the highest-rated movie like Nobody Else But You?

The Sheep Detectives (2026), rated 7.9/10 by 1,925 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Nobody Else But You?

The Sheep Detectives (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there French movies like Nobody Else But You?

Yes: Made in U.S.A (1967), La Chèvre (1981) and How to Make a Killing (2025).

How are movies similar to Nobody Else But You chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Nobody Else But You, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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