Murder Mystery

On a long awaited European getaway, New York City detective Nick Spitz and his wife Audrey, a stylish hairdresser, board a luxury yacht owned by a billionaire. The trip begins as a light and glamorous escape but soon spirals into a dizzying puzzle after a high profile death disrupts the voyage. The couple is pulled into a web of clues, alibis, and misdirection, forced to improvise as the ship's glamour clashes with intrigue. A suspect list includes Charles Cavendish, Malcolm Quince, and Grace Ballard, each with secrets of their own. With time running out, Nick and Audrey race to piece together what happened before the cruise reaches its final port, and the truth feels just out of reach. The luxurious locales shift from sun drenched ports to glamorous decks, while witty banter keeps the mood light.

Directed by Kyle Newacheck from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt, Murder Mystery arrived on Netflix in 2019 as a light caper. It stars Adam Sandler as Nick Spitz and Jennifer Aniston as Audrey Spitz, with Luke Evans and Gemma Arterton.

Critics split over the humor and pacing, noting Sandler and Aniston's easy rapport helps carry familiar genre beats. The movie leans into marriage under pressure and celebrity excess, delivering light suspense from playful misunderstandings rather than serious thriller depth. Its humor also relies on physical gags and quick quips that work best in the couple's banter.

Murder Mystery helped cement the Sandler Aniston duo as Netflix staples, reinforcing a streaming model built on familiar pairings and accessible humor. It also set the stage for a sequel and contributed to Netflix's appetite for high profile star driven outings on vacation vibes, accelerating the platform's holiday and summer releases.

The film did not have a traditional theatrical release; it debuted on Netflix in 2019, so there are no standard box office numbers to report.