The Thin Man (1934): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
The Thin Man is a 1934 mystery comedy directed by W.S. Van Dyke, starring Myrna Loy, Cesar Romero and Nat Pendleton. It is based on The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. It was nominated for 4 Oscars. Critics gave it 86 on Metacritic. Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
- Based on
- The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett
- After the credits
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What Is The Thin Man About?
The premise of The Thin Man without spoilers, adapted from The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wealthy, idle man and his glamorous wife find themselves embroiled in a puzzling case involving a missing financier and a series of suspicious deaths. Drawn into the investigation by a close friend, the couple uses their charm and sharp wit to navigate a world of secrets and eccentric characters. As they follow the clues, they uncover a complex web of lies and deceit, leading them closer to a dangerous truth.
The Thin Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on novel
- missing person
- christmas party
- police detective
- dinner party
- mother son relationship
- father daughter relationship
- train
- dog
- corpse
- inventor
- morgue
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- wrongful accusation
- nick and nora charles characters
- marriage
- national film registry
- engaged couple
- amateur detective
- manhattan new york city
- pillow
- theft
- heiress
- divorcee
- loss of father
- mother daughter relationship
- brother sister relationship
- inheritance
- bookkeeper
- blackmail
- lawyer
- new york city
- murder
- shot in the back
- held at gunpoint
- wall safe
- macguffin
- screwball comedy
- christmas
- taxi
- alcohol
- asta the dog character
- f rated
- dining car
- mink coat
- detective
- cozy mystery
- whodunnit mystery
- mobster
- restaurant
- mistaken identity
Where to Watch The Thin Man
Stream it on Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Thin Man Cast
Myrna Loy leads the cast, with Cesar Romero and Nat Pendleton. Directed by W.S. Van Dyke; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director W.S. Van Dyke
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· 6 moreThe Thin Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Thin Man 86 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 86 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 75% User score
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The Thin Man Plot Summary
What happens in The Thin Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Famous New York detective Nick Charles found himself swept off his feet by the charming heiress Nora, who hailed from an esteemed upper-class lineage. In a quest for a more relaxed lifestyle, he decided to abandon his detective career, relocating to San Francisco where he immersed himself in a world filled with joy, playful antics, and almost ceaseless drinking. Their life together was a beautiful escape until one fateful vacation brought them back to New York, where they would inadvertently stumble into a tangled web of mystery.
Full summary
The whole story of The Thin Man, scene by scene
The Thin Man Awards & Nominations
The Thin Man was nominated for 4 Oscars.
4 nominations1 ceremony
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Oscars 1935 4 nominations- Nominated Actor – William Powell
- Nominated Directing – Dick Van Dyke
- Nominated Outstanding Production
- Nominated Writing (Adaptation)
The Thin Man Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 2 trailers and 2 clips.
- Trailer Trailer HD | The Thin Man | Warner Archive
- Clip Clip HD | The Thin Man | Warner Archive
- Clip Titles HD | The Thin Man | Warner Archive
How Well Do You Know The Thin Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the famous detective at the center of the story?
Cars in The Thin Man
7 cars on screen, including the 1929 Checker Model K and the 1932 Indian Four.
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The Thin Man Also Known As
26 alternative titles, including “La cena de los acusados” and “Кльощавият”.
- Also known as
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- La cena de los acusados
- Кльощавият
- Detektiv Nick v New Yorku
- Den tynde mand
- Nick ja pettävä varjo
- L'introuvable
- O anthropos skia
- A cingár férfi
- Granni maðurinn
- Mordsache Dünner Mann
- Der lange Schatten
- Pettävä varjo
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- Tetemrehívás
- De schaduwen van den misdaad
- Poscig za cieniem
- Den gäckande skuggan
- 影なき男
- Der Dünne Mann
- L'uomo ombra
- 그림자 없는 남자
- Тонкий человек
- Тонкий чоловік
- 瘦子
- A Ceia dos Acusados
- O Homem Sombra
- El sopar dels acusats
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Movies Like The Thin Man
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Another Thin Man, The Thin Man Goes Home and After the Thin Man.
The Thin Man FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Thin Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Thin Man?
The Thin Man runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was The Thin Man released?
The Thin Man was released on May 25, 1934.
Who directed The Thin Man?
The Thin Man was directed by W.S. Van Dyke.
More films by W.S. Van Dyke Who is in the cast of The Thin Man?
The Thin Man stars Myrna Loy, Cesar Romero and Nat Pendleton, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Thin Man?
In the US, The Thin Man is streaming on Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is The Thin Man rated?
The Thin Man has 86 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Is The Thin Man based on a book?
Yes. The Thin Man is adapted from The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett.
Was The Thin Man nominated for any awards?
The Thin Man received 4 nominations across 1 ceremony.
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