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Murder Mystery

Murder Mystery is a 2019 American comedy mystery film directed by Kyle Newacheck and written by James Vanderbilt.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Murder Mystery is a 2019 American comedy mystery film directed by Kyle Newacheck and written by James Vanderbilt. Starring Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, and Luke Evans, it follows a married couple who become suspects in a billionaire’s yacht murder investigation. The film was released on Netflix in June 2019 and later received a sequel, Murder Mystery 2, in 2023.

Premise

The story follows a New York City police officer and his wife on a European trip that leads them into a murder investigation aboard a billionaire’s yacht. As suspects and deaths accumulate, the couple tries to solve the case and clear their names.

Production

Murder Mystery was directed by Kyle Newacheck from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. It was produced by Happy Madison Productions and released by Netflix.

Release and reception

The film premiered on Netflix on June 14, 2019. Reviews were generally mixed to negative, although some commentary noted that its cast and light comic tone kept it watchable.

Sequel

A sequel titled Murder Mystery 2 was released on Netflix in 2023, continuing the film series featuring the Spitz characters.

Key facts

  • Murder Mystery is a 2019 Netflix original comedy mystery film.
  • It stars Adam Sandler as Nick Spitz and Jennifer Aniston as Audrey Spitz.
  • The plot involves a married couple framed during a murder investigation on a billionaire's yacht.
  • The film was directed by Kyle Newacheck and written by James Vanderbilt.
  • A sequel, Murder Mystery 2, was released on Netflix in 2023.
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Canadian context

The film streams on Netflix in Canada and is part of the platform’s global catalog available to Canadian viewers.[4]

Frequently asked questions

What is Murder Mystery?
Murder Mystery is a 2019 American comedy mystery film starring Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston.
Who directed Murder Mystery?
The film was directed by Kyle Newacheck.
Who wrote Murder Mystery?
The screenplay was written by James Vanderbilt.
When was Murder Mystery released?
It was released on Netflix on June 14, 2019.
Is Murder Mystery part of a series?
Yes. A sequel, Murder Mystery 2, was released in 2023.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_Mystery_(film)
    Supports: Basic film identification, director, writer, cast, plot, release date, and sequel information.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80242619
    Supports: Official synopsis, genre, cast, and release platform/date.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/murder-mystery-2019
    Supports: Plot details, cast, and critical reception.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/murder_mystery
    Supports: Genre, director, writer, runtime, release date, and synopsis.