9 Movies Like “Knives Out” to Watch While You Wait for the Third Installation

From 'Clue' to 'Murder on the Orient Express,' here are films similar to 'Knives Out'

In 2019, Knives Out shook up the murder mystery genre: Instead of relying on a dark, atmospheric mystery, the movie featured quirky characters and a good dose of humor.

On top of that, Knives Out also switched up the formula by revealing who the killer is almost immediately ... or at least that’s what the audience thought.

Adding to the movie’s unique premise is its outstanding ensemble cast that includes acting legends like Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Plummer, Toni Collette, Chris Evans and Daniel Craig, among others. Knives Out became a smash hit, grossing more than $312 million at the box office and even earning an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay.

In 2022, the film received a sequel, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery — and Knives Out 3 is currently in development, with Craig set to reprise his role as Detective Benoit Blanc. According to Deadline, the movie will begin filming later this year.

If you loved Knives Out and its whodunit mystery, ensemble cast and eccentric vibe, there are tons of other great movies to watch while you wait for the third installment.

Here are nine movies like Knives Out to watch in the meantime.

Clue 

One of the most famous whodunits of all time is the board game Clue, and in 1985, the popular game got its own movie adaptation.

In the film, a group of strangers going under aliases like Mrs. White and Colonel Mustard arrive at a secluded mansion , and in classic Clue fashion, someone winds up dead.

For Knives Out fans, the movie is a must-watch, thanks to its comedic murder mystery, mansion setting and fantastic ensemble cast, which includes Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, and Michael McKean.

Even cooler, this movie was released with three different endings, keeping audiences guessing the whole time.

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Murder on the Orient Express

It’s no secret that Agatha Christie had a huge influence on Knives Out: In 2019, director Rian Johnson even told Empire that film adaptations of Hercule Poirot's stories were his "tonal touchstones," so it’s no surprise that fans will love movies like Murder on the Orient Express.

In the classic tale, a murder occurs at the start of a long-distance train journey and it’s up to detective Poirot to solve the case. Much like Knives Out, the 2017 adaptation had a great ensemble cast with Judi Dench, Willem Dafoe, Penelope Cruz and Daisy Ridley, among others.

Two sequels were released involving Christie’s other famous stories, Death on the Nile in 2022 and A Haunting in Venice in 2023.

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Identity

If you love Knives Out’s epic twist ending, check out 2003’s Identity. Tonally, the movie is quite different, being a psychological horror film instead of a campy mystery, but the two movies still have a lot in common.

In Identity, a group of strangers become trapped in a desert motel during a storm and someone (or something) starts picking them off one by one. You’ll be left wondering what’s happening until the very end when a shocking finale gives everything clarity.

Not surprisingly, Identity was also inspired by Agatha Christie. Plus, just like Knives Out, the movie has a great ensemble cast, including John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Clea DuVall and Amanda Peet.

Watch Identity on Paramount+

Murder Mystery

Knives Out added a good dose of wit and humor to the murder mystery formula. If you enjoyed its rompy take on the genre, you’ll also love Murder Mystery.

In the movie, a burnt-out married couple, played by Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, take a trip to Europe where they befriend a wealthy man. But after being invited to his yacht, they find themselves in the middle of a murder plot.

Much like Knives Out, the movie takes a much more lighthearted approach and sprinkles humor throughout. In 2023, the film received a sequel, Murder Mystery 2.

Watch Murder Mystery on Netflix

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

In this groundbreaking 1988 film, cartoon characters live side-by-side with humans. Set in Los Angeles during the 1940s, Roger Rabbit gets framed for a murder he didn’t commit.

The dichotomy between the brightly colored animated characters and the noir crime drama gave Who Framed Roger Rabbit? sly humor, self-awareness and a distinctive style.

If you loved Knives Out’s quirky and campy take on the murder mystery genre, you’ll find a similar charm in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

Watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit? On Disney+

Gosford Park

If you love Knives Out and Downton Abbey, watch Gosford Park.

Set in the early 1930s, an aristocratic family and their guests have a shooting party at the Gosford Park estate. But, tensions and class struggles keep everyone, including the servants, on edge, all leading up to a mysterious murder.

With numerous suspects and more explosive secrets than a soap opera, Gosford Park is a delicious mystery complete with an all-star ensemble cast, including Maggie Smith, Clive Owen, Helen Mirren and Ryan Phillippe.

While it’s more serious than Knives Out, fans will love its intertwined characters, numerous twists and gilded-era whodunit mystery.

Rent Gosford Park on Prime Video

See How They Run

Not only was See How They Run inspired by Agatha Christie’s mysteries, but it also smartly included her in the plot.

The film centers on a production of Christie’s famous play The Mousetrap, and a mysterious murder takes place backstage during a performance. A detective and a novice constable are sent to solve the crime, leading to a witty and humorous whodunit that fans of Knives Out will love.

Plus, the movie’s self-awareness and blatant homage to Christie will be the cherry on top for Knives Out fans. The cast features Saoirse Ronan, Sam Rockwell and Adrien Brody.

Rent See How They Run on Prime Video

Fargo

Fargo is a 1996 black comedy that Knives Out fans will love. The story centers on a fake kidnapping plot orchestrated by a midwestern car dealer who needs money. But before long, the plan goes horribly out of control, leaving a trail of dead bodies along the way.

For Knives Out fans who loved watching Ana de Armas' character desperately try to cover up her tracks, Fargo will be an incredibly fun watch. It's also a really clever movie that creates an enticing cat-and-mouse chase between police chief Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand) and the criminals, played by actors like William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi.

Fargo went on to be nominated for seven Oscars, winning two.

Watch Fargo on Hulu

Rat Race

Rat Race might not be a murder mystery, but Knives Out fans will still love the wacky and hilarious movie.

In the film, a group of strangers are brought together by a wealthy casino owner to compete in the ultimate challenge: a race to the finish to find $2 million in cash.

If you loved watching the Thrombey family scheme against each other in Knives Out, you’ll enjoy Rat Race’s ensemble cast and the way they outlandishly compete against each other for the prize.

The movie starred Whoopi Goldberg, John Cleese, Seth Green and Kathy Najimy, among others.

Watch Rat Race on Pluto TV

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