Murder Mystery
The brief
This Netflix original feels like Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston decided to cosplay as a married couple in an Agatha Christie novel, and honestly, it works better than it should. The murder mystery itself is paint-by-numbers predictable, but the two leads have such natural chemistry that watching them bumble through European glamour while bickering like an actual long-married couple becomes genuinely charming. It's breezy vacation watch material that doesn't demand much brain power but delivers consistent chuckles. Perfect for anyone who wanted Knives Out but with way less thinking and way more Sandler doing his lovable schlub thing in designer locations.
The verdict
If you enjoy Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston's comedy chemistry and want a light, breezy mystery that prioritizes laughs over clever plotting, this is a perfect Netflix night pick. If you're expecting sharp writing or genuine mystery intrigue rather than familiar stars goofing around in pretty European locations, you'll find this disappointingly predictable.
Watch with
- 👫 Perfect for date night or couples wanting light entertainment
- 👨👩👧👦 Great for family movie nights with teens and up
- ⚠️ Skip if you want sophisticated mystery plotting
Heads up
- Murder mystery violence (bloodless, comedic) (brief)
- Mild language and innuendo throughout (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Kyle Newacheck
- Cast
- Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Luke Evans, Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton, David Walliams, Dany Boon
Official synopsis
On a long-awaited trip to Europe, a New York City cop and his hairdresser wife scramble to solve a baffling
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Make a night of it
Pair this with The Sisters Brothers (2018)
Dark comedy mysteries where bumbling protagonists stumble through violent misadventures.
Total runtime: 1h 37m + 2h 01m = 3h 38m
