Movies like Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims (1968)
The best movies like Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims (1968) are Murder at the Gallop (1963), My Cousin Rachel (1952) and Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936). If Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedCitizen Kane (1941)8.0/10 from 6,347 votes
- NewestThe Sheep Detectives (2026)Released 2026
Murder at the Gallop (1963)
Miss Marple and Mr. Stringer are witnesses to the death by heart attack of elderly, rich Mr. Enderby. Yet they have their doubts about what happened. The police don't believe them, thus leading Miss Marple to yet again investigate by herself.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMy Cousin Rachel (1952)
A young man plots revenge against the woman he believes murdered his cousin, but his plans are shaken when he comes face to face with the enigmatic beauty.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936)
Longfellow Deeds lives in a small town, leading a small town kind of life. When a relative dies and leaves Deeds a fortune, Longfellow moves to the big city where he becomes an instant target for everyone. Deeds outwits them all until Babe Bennett comes along. When small-town boy meets big-city girl anything can, and does, happen.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMurder She Said (1961)
Miss Marple believes she's seen a murder in a passing-by train, yet when the police find no evidence she decides to investigate it on her own.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisScooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers (1987)
After the death of Shaggy's Uncle Beaureguard, he, Scooby and Scrappy arrive at the late uncle's Southern plantation to collect the inheritance. But as soon as they arrive, they find it is haunted by the ghost of a Confederate soldier. With this spook on their tails while they solve riddles in search of the inheritance, they seek help from the Boo Brothers, a trio of ghost-exterminators to help catch this nasty ghoul.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisDick Tracy (1990)
The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes advances towards him while he is trying to battle Big Boy Caprice's united mob.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisCitizen Kane (1941)
Newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe 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
Absolute CinemaMovies 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
Worth the HypeMovies like thisChronicle 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
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisMurder Most Foul (1964)
A murderer is brought to court and only Miss Marple is unconvinced of his guilt. Once again she begins her own investigation.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTeacher's Pet (2004)
Meet Spot, a clever little dog with big dreams of becoming a real boy. When Spot finds out that a crazy scientist can make his wish come true, he takes a cross-country trek with Leonard, his best friend and master, and their mom. However, Dr. Krank's experiments are a little less than perfect, and it will take Leonard and his pet pals to right this genetic wrong.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Sting (1973)
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pulling off the ultimate big con and swindling a fortune from a big-time mobster.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisYoung and Innocent (1937)
When a young writer is falsely accused of murdering a famous actress, he escapes custody and joins forces with the daughter of a police constable to prove his innocence.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMansfield Park (1999)
Fanny Price is sent to live with her wealthy relatives, the Bertrams, where she is treated poorly by most except her cousin Edmund. Her life is complicated by the arrival of the worldly Mary and Henry Crawford.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Damned Don't Cry (1950)
Fed up with her small-town marriage, a woman goes after the big time and gets mixed up with the mob.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisFletch (1985)
When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisLady on a Train (1945)
While watching from her train window, Nikki Collins witnesses a murder in a nearby building. When she alerts the police, they think she has read one too many mystery novels. She then enlists a popular mystery writer to help her solve the crime on her own, but her sleuthing attracts the attentions of suitors and killers.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisA Slight Case of Murder (1938)
Former bootlegger Remy Marco has a slight problem with foreclosing bankers, a prospective son-in-law, and four hard-to-explain corpses.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHoles (2003)
After being wrongfully convicted for stealing a pair of shoes, Stanley Yelnats is sent away to Camp Green Lake, a boys detention facility where inmates are forced to dig holes all day in the hot desert sun as a form of character building. As he endures the brutal routine, Stanley begins to uncover a hidden truth behind the camp, one that connects to a dangerous secret—and possibly Stanley’s family itself.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims?
The closest matches to Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims are Murder at the Gallop (1963), My Cousin Rachel (1952) and Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims?
Start with Murder at the Gallop (1963), the closest match to Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims.
What is the highest-rated movie like Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims?
Citizen Kane (1941), rated 8.0/10 by 6,347 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims?
The Sheep Detectives (2026) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims?
Yes: Murder at the Gallop (1963), My Cousin Rachel (1952) and Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936).
How are movies similar to Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Gallegher: The Mystery of Edward Sims, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.