Murder Mystery 2 – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Murder Mystery 2

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48%

WISE Score

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Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston solve crimes again in this aggressively mediocre Netflix sequel that nobody asked for.

46%

6.4

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Murder Mystery 2

movie

2023

48%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston solve crimes again in this aggressively mediocre Netflix sequel that nobody asked for.

46%

6.4

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Screenwise Verdict

Look, this is the definition of 'fine.' It's not going to hurt anyone, but it's also not going to entertain anyone particularly well either.

The first Murder Mystery was a surprise Netflix hit, so they made a sequel that checks all the boxes without adding anything new. Critics and audiences agree it's mediocre (46% RT, 5.7 IMDb), and that Letterboxd score of 2.5/5 tells you everything—this is forgettable streaming content.

For families, it's technically appropriate for teens 13+ since the violence is cartoonish and the tone is light, but honestly? Your teen will probably be on their phone halfway through. There are so many better mystery comedies out there (Knives Out, anyone?) that this feels like settling.

It's safe, it's harmless, it's also pretty boring. If your kid is asking to watch it because they liked the first one, sure, go ahead. But don't expect this to become a favorite or spark any interesting conversations.

Age Fit

Best for ages 13+ based on the kidnapping/murder premise, though the comedic treatment makes it less intense than a straight thriller. Honestly though, even teens might find this pretty boring—the reviews suggest it's really just filler content for parents who've run out of things to watch on Netflix.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A light-hearted comedy that models partnership and teamwork between the married couple protagonists. The tone is breezy and comedic rather than dark, though it does involve kidnapping and murder as plot devices. The relationship between Nick and Audrey shows cooperation, but the humor is often slapstick and lowbrow rather than genuinely heartwarming. Pacing is fine for a comedy-action flick.

Imaginative

This is a sequel following a well-worn formula of fish-out-of-water detectives in exotic locations. The mystery genre elements provide some puzzle-solving, but reviews consistently note the movie is formulaic and predictable. It doesn't invite creative thinking or exploration—it's passive entertainment that follows genre conventions without breaking new ground. The low Letterboxd score (2.5/5) and critical consensus (46% RT) suggest this is paint-by-numbers stuff.

Safe

Common Sense Media rates it 13+, suggesting some content concerns but nothing extreme. As a comedy-mystery, violence is likely cartoonish rather than graphic. The murder/kidnapping premise is handled comedically per the genre. No indication of sexual content, though there may be mild innuendo typical of PG-13 comedies. The main concern is that younger kids might find the premise (kidnapping, murder) unsettling even in comedic context. Not shocking or traumatic, but requires some maturity.

Enriching

This is popcorn entertainment without much substance. The detective agency premise could theoretically model problem-solving, but the low critical scores suggest the mystery isn't clever or engaging. It's not building skills or offering meaningful insights—it's a Netflix sequel designed to be watched once and forgotten. The 91-minute runtime and middling reviews (5.7 IMDb, 44 Metacritic) indicate it delivers baseline entertainment but nothing that sticks with you or teaches anything valuable.

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Why It Might Be Great

Harmless, easy-to-digest comedy that won't offend anyone or require much brainpower
Shows a married couple working together as partners and supporting each other
Short runtime (91 minutes) means it won't overstay its welcome
Exotic locations provide some visual interest if you're into that sort of thing

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What to Watch For

The premise involves kidnapping and murder, though handled comedically—might be unsettling for sensitive kids under 13
Likely contains mild language and innuendo typical of PG-13 comedies
This is background-noise Netflix content—don't expect anything memorable or particularly funny
The universally mediocre reviews suggest even teens might find this boring

Conversation Starters

"What clues would you look for if you were trying to solve a mystery?"
"Do you think Nick and Audrey make a good team? What makes people work well together?"
"If you could start any kind of business, what would it be?"

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