After the Thin Man (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1936, After the Thin Man is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 112 minutes. “Continuing the fun in their NEW hit!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nick and Nora Charles investigate when Nora's cousin reports her disreputable husband is missing, and find themselves in a mystery involving the shady owners of a popular nightclub, a singer and her dark brother, the cousin's forsaken true love, and Nora's bombastic and controlling aunt.
Who’s in it. After the Thin Man stars William Powell as Nick Charles, Myrna Loy as Nora Charles, James Stewart as David Graham and Elissa Landi as Selma Forrest Landis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, After the Thin Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch After the Thin Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of After the Thin Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch After the Thin Man (1936)?
- In US, After the Thin Man is available to stream on Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is After the Thin Man worth watching?
- After the Thin Man holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in After the Thin Man?
- After the Thin Man stars William Powell, Myrna Loy, James Stewart, Elissa Landi and Joseph Calleia.
- When was After the Thin Man released?
- After the Thin Man was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.