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Series Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

The Thin Man Collection

Comedy-mysteries featuring Nick and Nora Charles: a former detective and his rich, playful wife. They solve a murder case mostly for the fun of it.

6Movies
★ 7.5 Avg Rating

Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis

The The Thin Man Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 7 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 6 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.

The "Series" Benchmark: 7.1/10

The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 7.1. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," The Thin Man Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with The Thin Man standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.

Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal

Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the The Thin Man Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Thin Man Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
The Thin Man

The Thin Man

1934★ 7.5SUPER HIT

A husband and wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts....

2
After the Thin Man

After the Thin Man

1936★ 7.3HIT

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...

3
Another Thin Man

Another Thin Man

1939★ 7.1HIT

Not even the joys of parenthood can stop married sleuths Nick and Nora Charles from investigating a murder on a Long Island estate....

4
Shadow of the Thin Man

Shadow of the Thin Man

1941★ 7.0HIT

High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder....

5
The Thin Man Goes Home

The Thin Man Goes Home

1944★ 7.1HIT

On a trip to visit his parents, detective Nick Charles gets mixed up in a murder investigation....

6
Song of the Thin Man

Song of the Thin Man

1947★ 6.7HIT

Society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles investigate a murder in a jazz club....

Common Questions about The Thin Man Collection

How many movies are in the The Thin Man Collection?

There are currently 6 movies in the The Thin Man Collection, starting from The Thin Man to the latest release, Shadow of the Thin Man.

What is the best order to watch the The Thin Man Collection?

The best way to watch the The Thin Man Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Thin Man and ending with Shadow of the Thin Man. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Thin Man Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for The Thin Man in this franchise.