10 Movies and TV Shows Similar to Knives Out (2019)

Description: This cult classic mystery shares 'Knives Out's' game-like structure and wealthy characters turning on each other. Both films feature elaborate puzzles and revelations about characters' hidden pasts.

Fact: Co-written by Anthony Perkins and Stephen Sondheim. Inspired by real-life Hollywood scavenger hunts. James Coburn's character was based on producer Herbert Ross.

Description: This meta-mystery shares 'Knives Out's' playfulness with genre conventions and multiple twists. Both films feature writers involved in murder plots and explore themes of creative theft.

Fact: Based on Ira Levin's Broadway play. One of only a handful of films with just five speaking roles. Michael Caine and Christopher Reeve star as the leads.

Description: Like 'Knives Out', this is a comedic murder mystery with multiple endings, eccentric characters, and a mansion setting. Both films balance humor with genuine mystery elements and feature colorful, exaggerated characters.

Fact: Based on the popular board game. Originally released with three different endings that varied by theater. Features early performances by Tim Curry and Christopher Lloyd.

Description: Robert Altman's upstairs/downstairs murder mystery shares 'Knives Out's' class commentary and ensemble cast dynamics. Both films use a murder investigation to explore social hierarchies and hidden relationships.

Fact: Julian Fellowes won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. Inspired the creation of 'Downton Abbey'. Features Maggie Smith in a scene-stealing role.

Description: This Argentinian thriller shares 'Knives Out's' themes of justice and obsession, with a mystery spanning decades. Both films feature unconventional investigators and explore how past crimes haunt the present.

Fact: Won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film. Based on Eduardo Sacheri's novel 'La pregunta de sus ojos'. Features a famous single-take stadium chase scene.

Description: While darker in tone, this shares 'Knives Out's' investigative mystery structure and themes of family secrets. Both feature unconventional investigators uncovering hidden truths about wealthy families.

Fact: David Fincher's adaptation of Stieg Larsson's novel. Features Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross's Golden Globe-winning score. Rooney Mara underwent extensive physical transformation for her role.

Description: Similar to 'Knives Out', this film is a classic whodunit mystery with an ensemble cast of suspects, intricate plotting, and a detective who must unravel the truth. Both films feature lavish settings and a focus on character-driven storytelling.

Fact: Based on Agatha Christie's 1934 novel. Kenneth Branagh both directed and starred as Hercule Poirot. Features an all-star cast including Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Judi Dench.

Description: Tarantino's mystery-western shares 'Knives Out's' confined setting, distrustful characters, and gradual revelation of secrets. Both films feature colorful dialogue and violent surprises amidst their mystery plots.

Fact: Shot in 70mm Ultra Panavision. Features Ennio Morricone's only original score for a Tarantino film. The cabin set was built with a removable ceiling for lighting purposes.

Description: While more comedic, this shares 'Knives Out's' blend of mystery and humor, with mismatched investigators uncovering a conspiracy. Both films feature colorful 1970s aesthetics and eccentric characters.

Fact: Set during the 1977 energy crisis. Ryan Gosling broke a bone filming a stunt. Originally conceived as a TV series before becoming a film.

Description: Another Agatha Christie adaptation directed by Kenneth Branagh, sharing 'Knives Out's' blend of mystery, glamorous setting, and social commentary. The film similarly explores themes of wealth, deception, and justice.

Fact: Production was delayed multiple times due to COVID-19 and scheduling conflicts. Features Gal Gadot's first villainous role. The elaborate sets included a full-scale replica of a 1930s steamship.