100+ Movies like Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Bodies Bodies Bodies
Both "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" and "Bodies Bodies Bodies" are murder mystery films that follow a group of wealthy friends gathering at an isolated location. The plots revolve around a series of suspicious deaths occurring during the gathering, with the characters turning on each other as they try to determine the killer's identity. A central mystery revolves around uncovering the true motives and secrets of the group members. Both films employ twists and revelations to upend the audience's expectations about the events and characters. The stories explore themes of greed, deception, and the darker sides of wealth and privilege. Ultimately, an outsider detective figure helps unravel the truth behind the murders and expose the culprit(s) within the friend group.
Game
Both "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" and "Game" revolve around a wealthy and powerful individual who invites a group of people with shady pasts to a private island under false pretenses. The host has an ulterior motive of investigating a crime or mystery related to the guests. A detective is involved to unravel the truth, and the guests are revealed to have motives for committing murder or other misdeeds. The host is ultimately killed, and the detective must piece together the clues to expose the real culprit among the guests. The stories involve twists, deception, and the guests' greed and willingness to protect their interests at any cost. The detective's investigation uncovers the guests' dark secrets and the host's true intentions, leading to a climactic reveal and resolution.
Sick
Both "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" and "Sick" are murder mystery films set during the COVID-19 pandemic. They involve a group of friends gathering at an isolated location, where a series of murders occur. The protagonists, Benoit Blanc and Parker/Miri respectively, investigate the killings and uncover that one of the friends is the murderer, motivated by greed and revenge. The films employ flashbacks to reveal the backstories and motives of the killers and their victims. The climax in both movies involves the protagonists confronting the killers and exposing their crimes, leading to the killers' downfall. The films explore themes of deception, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to protect their interests and seek vengeance.
Invitation to a Murder
Both "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" and "Invitation to a Murder" follow a similar premise of a group of people being invited to a secluded location by a wealthy and mysterious host for a murder mystery game. The guests soon find themselves embroiled in an actual murder case, with a detective character (Benoit Blanc in Glass Onion) tasked with solving the mystery. The plots revolve around uncovering the motives and secrets of the guests, as well as the true intentions of the host. Both films feature twists and revelations about the guests' relationships with the host and each other. The central mystery involves a valuable item (a napkin in Glass Onion, an inheritance in Invitation to a Murder) that serves as a catalyst for the events. The stories culminate in the detective exposing the truth and the guilty party being brought to justice, with the guests' lives forever changed by the experience.
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
Both "Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie" and "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" revolve around a detective investigating a murder mystery involving a wealthy and powerful individual. In "Glass Onion", detective Benoit Blanc investigates the murder of Andi Brand, the ousted co-founder of Miles Bron's tech company Alpha. In "Mr. Monk's Last Case", Adrian Monk investigates the murder of journalist Griffin Briggs, who accused billionaire Rick Eden of killing his partner. The detectives gather a group of suspects with potential motives and uncover a complex web of lies and deception surrounding the murders. The wealthy antagonists, Miles Bron and Rick Eden, are revealed to be the masterminds behind the crimes, driven by greed and a desire to protect their empires. Both movies feature twists and turns as the detectives piece together clues to solve the cases, ultimately exposing the truth and bringing the culprits to justice.
April Fool's Day
Both "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" and "April Fool's Day" revolve around a group of wealthy friends gathering at a lavish mansion, where a murder mystery unfolds. In both films, one of the friends is killed under mysterious circumstances, leading to an investigation by an outsider (Benoit Blanc in Glass Onion, and the anonymous messenger in April Fool's Day). The plots involve twists and turns, with the remaining friends being suspected and revealed to have hidden motives and secrets related to the murder. The climax of both movies involves a grand reveal where the true culprit is unmasked, and the other friends are implicated in a conspiracy or cover-up. The themes of greed, betrayal, and the dark side of wealth and privilege are central to both stories.
The Menu
Both "The Menu" and "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" revolve around a group of wealthy, elite individuals gathered at a remote, exclusive location by an eccentric host. The hosts, Julian Slowik and Miles Bron, have ulterior motives and grievances against their guests, whom they view as exploitative and detached from reality. Over the course of the events, the hosts systematically expose the guests' flaws and misdeeds through unsettling experiences and revelations. The stories culminate in the hosts seeking revenge by attempting to kill the guests, driven by a desire to punish them for their perceived transgressions against art, integrity, and humanity. The protagonists, Margot and Benoit Blanc, unravel the hosts' schemes and ultimately escape, though not without casualties and destruction. Both films explore themes of class divide, the corruption of wealth and power, and the commodification of art and culture.
House of 9
Both "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" and "House of 9" involve a group of people trapped in an isolated location, where they are forced to participate in a deadly game orchestrated by a wealthy, manipulative individual. The games involve murder and betrayal among the participants, with the goal of being the last survivor to win a substantial prize. A detective/investigator is present to unravel the mystery and expose the mastermind behind the game. The plots revolve around uncovering the motives and secrets of the participants, as well as the twisted mind of the game's creator. Ultimately, the games serve as a commentary on greed, power, and the lengths people will go to for wealth and survival.
Safer at Home
Both "Safer at Home" and "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" revolve around a group of friends brought together under suspicious circumstances, where a death occurs that sets off a chain of events and an investigation. In "Glass Onion", the friends are invited to a murder mystery party by the wealthy Miles Bron, while in "Safer at Home", the friends gather for an online party during the COVID-19 pandemic. A key character's death (Duke in "Glass Onion", Jen in "Safer at Home") raises suspicions and leads to the involvement of an investigator (Benoit Blanc, the criminal lawyer). The plots explore the friends' motives and potential involvement in the deaths, with twists and revelations about the true culprit. Both movies also touch on themes of greed, deception, and the lengths people will go to protect their interests and reputations.
Needle
Both "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" and "Needle" revolve around a central mystery involving a group of friends and a murder. In "Glass Onion", the wealthy Miles Bron invites his friends to his private island for a murder mystery game, but a real murder occurs. In "Needle", a group of college friends become targets of a vengeful killer using an ancient artifact called the Le Vaudou Mort. The plots follow a detective (Benoit Blanc in "Glass Onion" and Ben Rutherford in "Needle") investigating the murders and uncovering the motives and culprit within the friend group. Both movies feature twists and revelations about the characters' true intentions and relationships. Ultimately, the culprit is revealed to be someone close to the victims, driven by greed and revenge in "Glass Onion" and a personal vendetta in "Needle". The stories explore themes of betrayal, deception, and the dark side of human nature within close-knit social circles.