The Thin Man (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1934, The Thin Man is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 91 minutes. “A laugh tops every thrilling moment!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A husband and wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts.
Who’s in it. The Thin Man stars William Powell as Nick Charles, Myrna Loy as Nora Charles, Maureen O'Sullivan as Dorothy Wynant and Nat Pendleton as Inspector John Guild, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Thin Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thin Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thin Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thin Man (1934)?
- In US, The Thin Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thin Man worth watching?
- The Thin Man holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thin Man?
- The Thin Man stars William Powell, Myrna Loy, Maureen O'Sullivan, Nat Pendleton and Minna Gombell.
- When was The Thin Man released?
- The Thin Man was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.