5 movies like Knives Out to scratch the funny murder mystery itch

Clue, written and directed by Jonathan Lynn, is a 1985 comedy that initially struggled at the box office but later became a beloved cult classic. Set in a secluded mansion, six strangers gather to confront a blackmailer named Mr. Boddy. When he is found dead, it falls to a diverse group of characters -- Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Professor Plum, Mrs. Peacock, and a butler known as Wadsworth -- to solve the mystery before any more deaths occur.

Featuring macabre humor, wordplay, and pratfalls, Clue is a witty and enjoyable murder mystery similar to Knives Out, available on Pluto TV.

Based on Richard Osman's book series, The Thursday Murder Club follows a group of retirees who form a club to solve unsolved murders in their village. The Thursday Murder Club, starring Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and Ben Kingsley, showcases the sharp intellect and humor of these four individuals as they take on the local police. Drawing inspiration from Osman's novels, the film offers a satisfying and witty mystery, perfect for fans of Knives Out, and available on Netflix.

The Sheep Detectives, a film by the Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin, tells the story of a flock of sheep who set out to find the murderer of their shepherd. Directed by Kyle Balda, the movie explores a charming rural English village where the sheep face various misunderstandings, dark underbelly, and deep grief. With a star-studded cast including Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The Sheep Detectives presents a unique and emotionally satisfying murder mystery, available on Prime Video.

Agatha Christie's iconic detective, Hercule Poirot, stars in Sidney Lumet's 1974 film Murder on the Orient Express. Set on a luxurious train, a businessman named Samuel Ratchett is murdered, and Poirot is brought on board to investigate. Known for its intricate plot, suspense, and dark humor, Murder on the Orient Express has stood the test of time as a classic example of a confined-space murder mystery, similar to Knives Out. Starring Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, and Sean Connery, the film is available on YouTube.