Movies Like Glass Onion (2022) for Stylish Mystery Energy
Modern glossy mysteries with social satire and ensemble reveals.
Modern glossy mysteries with social satire and ensemble reveals.
Best first watch
Knives Out (2019)
95% fit131 min · IMDb 7.9 · RT 97%
Foundational modern ensemble mystery with similar social-game energy.
Watch if
You want the strongest clue-driven structure.
Skip if
You already watched it recently.
For you if
- Works if you want a polished modern mystery.
- Perfect when you like satire with detective plotting.
Not for you if
- You want bleak realism.
- You need horror-level intensity.
How Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) alternatives compare
Glass Onion fans want the intersection of glossy production, sharp social commentary, and a detective who commands the room. Knives Out delivers the complete package with the same detective. See How They Run and Death on the Nile offer the production polish without the satirical edge. The Last of Sheila provides the sharpest insider commentary but drops the detective showmanship. Gosford Park matches the class commentary depth but drops the detective showmanship and modern pace.
Production polish
High-end lavish sets
Class commentary
Very sharp class critique
Detective presence
Very theatrical detective
Production polish
Modest charming production
Class commentary
Gentle playful nods
Detective presence
Charming bumbling sleuth
Production polish
Stunning luxury locations
Class commentary
No real commentary
Detective presence
Grand classic detective
Production polish
Stylish period production
Class commentary
Sharp Hollywood satire
Detective presence
No detective character
Production polish
Rich period production
Class commentary
Deeply layered class critique
Detective presence
Reluctant amateur sleuths
Not sure what to watch?
Date night
Knives Out's sharp humor and satisfying twist give you plenty to talk about over dessert. It's stylish enough to feel like an event.
Quick watch
See How They Run is the shortest recommendation at 99 minutes and keeps the tone playful without losing the mystery puzzle.
Friend group
See How They Run's playful meta-humor rewards audiences who love the genre and works fine for those who don't. Everyone laughs.
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Best movies like Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
1. Knives Out (2019)
131 min · IMDb 7.9 · RT 97%
Foundational modern ensemble mystery with similar social-game energy.
Watch if
You want the strongest clue-driven structure.
Skip if
You already watched it recently.
Where to watch
2. See How They Run (2022)
99 min · IMDb 6.5 · RT 75%
This one moves fast and keeps the mystery light. The suspects are fun, and the clues are easy to follow.
Watch if
You want short runtime.
Skip if
You want deeper emotional stakes.
Where to watch
3. Death on the Nile (2022)
127 min · IMDb 6.3 · RT 62%
Glossy ensemble mystery with high-end visual polish.
Watch if
You want travel setting and spectacle.
Skip if
You want more comedy.
Where to watch
4. The Last of Sheila (1973)
120 min · IMDb 7.2 · RT 90%
Social-game mystery with layered reveals.
Watch if
You enjoy classic puzzle films.
Skip if
You want modern production style.
Where to watch
5. Gosford Park (2001)
137 min · IMDb 7.2 · RT 87%
Robert Altman packs an English country house with aristocrats and their servants, then drops a murder into the middle of it. The film cares more about who these people are than who killed whom. The class satire cuts deeper than Glass Onion's because Altman films it like a documentary of a dying world.
Watch if
You want a sophisticated ensemble mystery with sharp class commentary.
Skip if
You need fast pacing or a clear detective figure driving the plot.
Where to watch
Beyond movies
TV shows and books that scratch the same itch
Only Murders in the Building
Three amateur sleuths solve murders in their apartment building with wit and charm. The show balances comedy and mystery perfectly, much like Glass Onion's tone.
Hulu
The Afterparty
Each episode retells the same murder mystery from different perspectives and genres. It shares Glass Onion's playful approach to mystery conventions and ensemble storytelling.
Apple TV+
Poker Face
Natasha Lyonne plays a casino worker with an uncanny ability to detect lies who solves murders across America. It captures the clever detective work and character-driven mysteries of the Knives Out universe.
Peacock
The Thursday Murder Club
by Richard Osman
Four retirement home residents investigate cold cases with humor and heart. Like Glass Onion, it combines cozy mystery elements with sharp wit and ensemble character dynamics.
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Common questions about movies like Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
What is the best movie like Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)?
Based on our analysis, Knives Out (2019) is the closest match with a 95% fit score. See the full breakdown above for why it earned the top spot.
For a Glass Onion-style watch tonight, is Knives Out where I should begin?
Knives Out is the strongest match here. Metacritic rates it 82. It runs 131 minutes.
For a short weeknight runtime after Glass Onion, is See How They Run the right call?
Yes. See How They Run is the shortest recommendation here at 99 minutes and keeps the tone light while still delivering a satisfying mystery.
Which streaming provider is most likely to have Knives Out available tonight after Glass Onion?
Knives Out is currently listed on Amazon Prime Video for a follow-up to Glass Onion. Availability changes by region, so confirm current streaming listings before watching, and use Amazon Video or Apple TV Store as a rental fallback.
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