Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Apr 11, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Peeper

If you loved Peeper, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective

1978★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Peeper for fans of Comedy & Mystery. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wi...

#2
The Late Show

The Late Show

1977★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Peeper for fans of Comedy & Mystery. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who was involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-pl...

#3
My Favorite Brunette

My Favorite Brunette

1947★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Peeper for fans of Comedy & Mystery. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Ronnie Jackson is a lowly baby photographer who secretly fantasizes about being a private detective. When a lovely baroness actually mistakes him for one and asks him to help locat...

#4
Zero Effect

Zero Effect

1998★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Peeper for fans of Comedy & Mystery. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Although Daryl's a master investigator, he doesn't know what ...

#5
Who's Harry Crumb?

Who's Harry Crumb?

1989★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Peeper for fans of Comedy & Mystery. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the master...

#6
The Detective

The Detective

1968★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Peeper for fans of Mystery. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man....

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