9 Movies LikeKnives Outto Watch While You Wait for the Third Installation

Mar. 15, 2025

Daniel Craig in a ‘Knives Out’ scene.Photo:Lionsgate/Entertainment Pictures/Alamy

Lionsgate/Entertainment Pictures/Alamy

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

Adding to the movie’s unique premise is its outstanding ensemble cast that includes acting legends likeJamie Lee Curtis,Christopher Plummer,Toni Collette,Chris EvansandDaniel Craig, among others.Knives Outbecame 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— andKnives Out 3is currently in development, with Craig set to reprise his role as Detective Benoit Blanc.According toDeadline, the movie will begin filming later this year.

If you lovedKnives Outand 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 likeKnives Outto watch in the meantime.

Clue

Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Tim Curry, Eileen Brennan and Colleen Camp in a ‘Clue’ scene.Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock

Paramount/Kobal/Shutterstock

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.

ForKnives Outfans, the movie is a must-watch, thanks to its comedic murder mystery, mansion setting and fantastic ensemble cast, which includesTim Curry, Madeline Kahn,Christopher Lloyd, andMichael McKean.

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

Murder on the Orient Express

It’s no secret thatAgatha Christiehad a huge influence onKnives Out: In 2019, directorRian JohnsoneventoldEmpirethat film adaptations of Hercule Poirot’s stories were his “tonal touchstones,” so it’s no surprise that fans will love movies likeMurder 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 likeKnives Out, the 2017 adaptation had a great ensemble cast withJudi Dench,Willem Dafoe,Penelope CruzandDaisy Ridley, among others.

Two sequels were released involving Christie’s other famous stories,Death on the Nilein 2022 andA Haunting in Venicein 2023.

RentMurder on the Orient Expresson Prime Video

Identity

John Cusack and Amanda Peet in an ‘Identity’ scene.Suzanne Tenner/Columbia/Kobal/Shutterstock

Suzanne Tenner/Columbia/Kobal/Shutterstock

If you loveKnives Out’s epic twist ending, check out 2003’sIdentity. 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.

WatchIdentityon Paramount+

Murder Mystery

Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler in a ‘Murder Mystery’ scene.Scott Yamano/Netflix

Scott Yamano/Netflix

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

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

WatchMurder Mysteryon Netflix

Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

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

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

WatchWho Framed Roger Rabbit?On Disney+

Gosford Park

Kelly Macdonald and Maggie Smith in a ‘Gosford Park’ scene.Mark Tillie/Usa/Capitol/Film Council/Kobal/Shutterstock

Mark Tillie/Usa/Capitol/Film Council/Kobal/Shutterstock

If you loveKnives OutandDownton Abbey, watchGosford 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 Parkis a delicious mystery complete with an all-star ensemble cast, includingMaggie Smith,Clive Owen,Helen MirrenandRyan Phillippe.

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

RentGosford Parkon Prime Video

See How They Run

The film centers on a production of Christie’s famous playThe 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 ofKnives Outwill love.

Plus, the movie’s self-awareness and blatant homage to Christie will be the cherry on top forKnives Outfans. The cast featuresSaoirse Ronan,Sam RockwellandAdrien Brody.

RentSee How They Runon Prime Video

Fargo

Fargowent on to be nominated for seven Oscars, winning two.

Rat Race

Rat Racemight not be a murder mystery, butKnives Outfans will still love the wacky and hilarious movie.

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

The movie starredWhoopi Goldberg, John Cleese,Seth GreenandKathy Najimy, among others.

source: people.com