If you can’t wait to immerse in the world of meticulously planned crimes, family secrets, and sharp-eyed detectives who see everything, you’re not alone! Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero is shaping up to be a new mystery classic. To ease your pre-release anxiety, we bring you 7 movies that share the same essence: clever plots, ambiguous characters, and jaw-dropping twists. Ready?
Here we go!
1. Knives Out (2019)
Directed by: Rian Johnson
What’s about: A wealthy mystery novelist is found dead after his birthday party. Everyone in the house is a suspect, and no one is entirely innocent.
Why you’ll like it: It’s a modern love letter to classic murder mysteries, with sharp social commentary and a quirky detective you’ll want more of.
Where to watch: Available on Prime Video and Apple TV+.
2. Gosford Park (2001)
Directed by: Robert Altman
What’s about: A murder unfolds during a weekend hunting party at an English country estate, with a house full of aristocrats and servants—each hiding something.
Why you’ll like it: It feels like stepping into a Christie novel, with brilliant dialogue, layered social commentary, and a tangled web of motives.
Where to watch: Available on Prime Video and Peacock.
3. Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh.
What’s about: The classic tale reimagined with stunning visuals: a murder on a snowbound train with 13 suspects—and Hercule Poirot on the case.
Why you’ll like it: It’s rich in atmosphere and character detail, perfect for fans of closed-room mysteries and stylish crime-solving.
Where to watch: Available on Hulu and Prime Video.
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4. Death on the Nile (2022)
Directed by: Kenneth Branagh.
What’s about: A luxury honeymoon cruise turns deadly when a rich heiress is murdered. Poirot is back—with his signature mustache and sharp instincts.
Why you’ll like it: Same classic formula with exotic scenery, passionate drama, and more than one deadly secret.
Where to watch: Available on Hulu and Max.
5. The Others (2001)
Directed by: Alejandro Amenábar.
What’s about: A mother lives with her two photosensitive children in a dark, eerie mansion, but something isn’t quite right.
Why you’ll like it: Not your typical murder mystery, but full of suspense, atmosphere, and an unforgettable twist ending.
Where to watch: Available on Prime Video and Tubi.
6. Crooked House (2018)
Directed by: Gilles Paquet-Brenner
What’s about: When a wealthy patriarch is poisoned, suspicion falls on his entire bizarre and dysfunctional family. A private detective is called in to uncover the truth.
Why you’ll like it: Based on one of Christie’s own favorite novels, it’s a chilling, well-acted mystery with a haunting finale.
Where to watch: Available on Prime Video.
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7. See How They Run (2022)
Directed by: Tom George
What’s about: In 1950s London, a murder disrupts the production of a play based on a crime story. A quirky detective and rookie officer must solve the case.
Why you’ll like it: It’s a self-aware whodunit full of wit, cleverness, and theatrical flair. Think Wes Anderson meets Agatha Christie.
Where to watch it: Available on Hulu and Max.
While you wait for Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, why not host a mystery movie night? These titles are packed with suspense, style, and secrets—perfect for testing your inner detective.
Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero will hit our screens on April 16 on BritBox.
