How to watch

Based on Dashiell Hammett's novel, The Thin Man introduced retired detective Nick Charles and his wealthy, quick-witted wife Nora, who solve murders between rounds of cocktails and playful banter. Starring William Powell and Myrna Loy, the sparkling mix of mystery and screwball comedy spawned one of Hollywood's most beloved detective series.

🕐 Release Order

Release order follows Nick and Nora across their six-film run of murder mysteries.

1. The Thin Man (1934)
2. After the Thin Man (1936)
3. Another Thin Man (1939)
4. Shadow of the Thin Man (1941)
5. The Thin Man Goes Home (1945)
6. Song of the Thin Man (1947)

The films follow the couple's life in sequence, including the arrival and growth of their son, so the chronological order matches the release order.

📖 Story Chronology

Nick and Nora's lives progress across the series in step with the films' release, so story order follows the release sequence.

1. The Thin Man (1934)
2. After the Thin Man (1936)
3. Another Thin Man (1939)
4. Shadow of the Thin Man (1941)
5. The Thin Man Goes Home (1945)
6. Song of the Thin Man (1947)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Start with the 1934 original and watch the series in release order. The first film is the sharpest and most essential, and the sequels follow Nick and Nora's life as it evolves, including raising their son. While each mystery is self-contained, viewing them in order lets you savor the couple's enduring chemistry as it develops across the decade.

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