The Thin Man (1934)
Kernel Score: 84% · 523 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Released: 1934-05-25
Runtime: 91 minutes
Where to watch The Thin Man
- Stream: TCM
- Free with ads: Kanopy
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A husband and wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts.
The Thin Man parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Thin Man is a classic 1934 screwball comedy-mystery about a husband-and-wife detective duo.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — The husband-wife detective duo is frequently shown drinking cocktails throughout, a comedic hallmark of the film.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
W.S. Van Dyke
Cast
- William Powell as Nick Charles
- Myrna Loy as Nora Charles
- Maureen O'Sullivan as Dorothy Wynant
- Nat Pendleton as Inspector John Guild
- Minna Gombell as Mimi Wynant
- Henry Wadsworth as Tommy
- Porter Hall as Herbert MacCaulay
- William Henry as Gilbert Wynant
- Edward Ellis as Clyde Wynant
- Edward Brophy as Joe Morelli
The Thin Man FAQ
Is The Thin Man good?
The Thin Man has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 523 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Thin Man?
In the US you can stream The Thin Man on TCM, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Thin Man OK for kids?
The Thin Man is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Thin Man is a classic 1934 screwball comedy-mystery about a husband-and-wife detective duo.
What movies are like The Thin Man?
If you liked The Thin Man, try Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Hot Fuzz, The Nice Guys and The Long Goodbye.