Shadow of the Thin Man (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1941, Shadow of the Thin Man is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 97 minutes. “FUNNIER THAN EVER in their first new laugh-thriller in 2 years!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder.
Who’s in it. Shadow of the Thin Man stars William Powell as Nick Charles, Myrna Loy as Nora Charles, Barry Nelson as Paul Clarke and Donna Reed as Molly Ford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Shadow of the Thin Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.3M 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 Shadow of the Thin Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow of the Thin Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow of the Thin Man (1941)?
- In US, Shadow of 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 Shadow of the Thin Man worth watching?
- Shadow of the Thin Man holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shadow of the Thin Man?
- Shadow of the Thin Man stars William Powell, Myrna Loy, Barry Nelson, Donna Reed and Sam Levene.
- When was Shadow of the Thin Man released?
- Shadow of the Thin Man was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.