Movie · 2019 · Comedy, Mystery · 1h 37m · PG-13 · English
Curator score: 1.1/10 (703.8K ratings)
First class problems. Second class detectives.
Overview
On a long-awaited trip to Europe, a New York City cop and his hairdresser wife scramble to solve a baffling murder aboard a billionaire's yacht.
Ratings
Curator score: 1.1/10
IMDb: 6.1/10
Letterboxd: 2.79/5
Rotten Tomatoes: 43%
Metacritic: 38
TMDB: 6.3/10
Director
Kyle Newacheck
Production
Vinson Films, Endgame Entertainment, Tower Hill Entertainment, Denver & Delilah Productions, Happy Madison Productions
Cast
Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Luke Evans, Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton, David Walliams, Dany Boon, John Kani, Adeel Akhtar, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Luis Gerardo Méndez, Shioli Kutsuna, Erik Griffin, Sufe Bradshaw, Jackie Sandler, Allen Covert, Leigh Kilton-Smith, Sadie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Molly McNearney
Where to watch
Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Curator Review
Verdict
A lightweight, glossy whodunit with enough star chemistry and easygoing momentum to work as a breezy background watch, but it rarely rises above formula. If you want a low-stakes comedy-mystery with travelogue polish, it delivers; if you want sharp jokes or a genuinely clever puzzle, it may feel thin.
Best for
viewers who want an undemanding movie night
fans of broad star-driven comedies
people in the mood for a glossy, escapist mystery
audiences who enjoy light banter over intricate plotting
Skip if
you want a tightly constructed detective story
you dislike broad or low-effort comedy
you need strong suspense or memorable twists
you prefer sharper writing over easy charm
Overview
Murder Mystery is built to be consumed, not studied: a sunny, fast-moving diversion that leans on the chemistry of its leads and the appeal of European luxury. It has the basic pleasures of a classic whodunit setup, but the emphasis is on comfort, not complexity, and the movie knows it.
Worth noting
The humor is broad and often obvious, yet the film has enough momentum to stay watchable. Its biggest asset is that it never pretends to be more sophisticated than it is, which makes the whole thing feel oddly disarming when you’re in the right mood.
Bottom line
For viewers who want a polished, low-pressure comedy with a murder plot attached, it does the job. For anyone hoping for a smart puzzle box or sharper comic edge, it will likely register as pleasant but forgettable.
Top Letterboxd reviews
Aus (4★) · 5083 likes
I am 100% convinced everyone on this hellsite hates even the idea of fun or entertaining. This was a damn good time.
Brian Tallerico (2.5★) · 1953 likes
Just entertaining enough to make you wish it was good.
elvisthealien (1.5★) · 1417 likes
This is the type of movie you put on in the background when you wanna bang someone
Jay (1★) · 1228 likes
i dont know about about a murder but luke evan's agent is clearly trying to kill his career
1963 · Comedy, Mystery, Romance · 1h 53m · NR · Curator 8.5/10 (289K ratings) · Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Pure Flix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Bloodstream
A glamorous, witty mystery-romance that pairs intrigue with charm and lightness.