Movies Like Mystery 101: Playing Dead (2019)

Mystery 101: Playing Dead is a 2019 mystery, tv movie film from Blair Hayes with a MovieMagicScore of 7.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Mystery 101 and Mystery 101: Words Can Kill.

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Mystery 101

2019

When a college student is found dead, English professor Amy uses her crime fiction expertise to unravel the case faster than detective Travis, who ends up working with Amy to catch the killer.

7.3

MagicScore

Mystery 101: Words Can Kill

2019

When a guest at the college book festival is killed, Amy and Travis clash after he arrests an unlikely person for murder. Amy must fight to prove he's got the wrong person behind bars.

8.1

MagicScore

Mystery 101: Dead Talk

2019

Amy heads to Seattle to give a TEDTalk-style lecture. When a tech genius dies, Amy suspects foul play. When local cops shut her out, Travis joins forces with Amy to figure out whodunit.

7.5

MagicScore

Mystery 101: An Education in Murder

2020

A young writer's research prompts the police to revisit a famous murder case that convicted Amy's colleague at Elmstead, so Travis & Amy get a second chance at clearing the professor's name.

7.0

MagicScore

Mystery 101: Killer Timing

2021

An escaped serial killer and an attempt on Travis's life makes this their most dangerous case yet as Amy and Travis team up with his FBI agent ex to find the connection before it's too late.

7.7

MagicScore

Mystery 101: Deadly History

2021

Amy and Travis travel to New York to investigate after Amy's uncle goes missing, and the initial clues make them fear the worst.

8.0

MagicScore

The End of Oak Street

2026

After a mysterious cosmic event rips Oak Street from suburbia and transports their neighborhood to someplace unknown, the Platt family soon discovers that their very survival depends on them sticking together as they navigate their now unrecognizable surroundings.

6.8

MagicScore

Clash of the Thundermans

2026

When Chloe develops a destructive new superpower, the Hero League orders her to an elite boarding school for superheroes to learn control of her abilities. Faced with the prospect of sending Chloe away for years, the Thundermans split apart, with Phoebe, Barb and Billy taking her into hiding. Max, Hank, and Nora track their rogue family members, until the two factions face off against each other in a full-on battle for the Thundermans’ future.

6.8

MagicScore

Pinocchio: Unstrung

2026

Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.

6.6

MagicScore

#10

Hope

2026

In the remote South Korean village of Hope Harbor, police chief Bum-seok and officer Sung-ae are called to investigate a mysterious creature wreaking havoc on the community. But all is not as it seems, and perceptions can be misleading. What begins as ignorance plants the seed of disaster, escalating through human conflict into a tragedy of cosmic proportions.

7.4

MagicScore

#11

Backrooms

2026

A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.

7.0

MagicScore

#12

Zootopia 2

2025

After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

7.7

MagicScore

#13

Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2

2000

A group of college students decide to take part in a witch hunt tour inspired by a horror movie. As the adventure goes awry, the students realise that an evil being has followed them home.

4.3

MagicScore

#14

The Guard Post

2008

The plot concerns Guard Point 506, where an entire squad of soldiers have been killed in mysterious circumstances, bar one survivor who's in a coma. Military Investigators are dispatched to the base, and discover they're dealing with a virus that turns humans into ravenous flesh-eating killers!

5.5

MagicScore

#15

Hidden Kisses

2016

Nathan, 16, lives alone with his father Stephane. A newcomer in high school, he is invited to a party and falls in love with Louis, a boy in his class. They find themselves out of sight and kiss each other, but someone takes a picture of them. Soon, the photo is published on Facebook and a storm overtakes their lives as they face bullying and rejection.

7.5

MagicScore

#16

The Landlord

2017

Alyssa moves into a luxury apartment complex but is unaware she is being watched by her disturbed landlord, Robert, via hidden cameras. Robert will do anything to fill the void left by his estranged daughter–even if that means replacing her.

5.9

MagicScore

#17

Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

2019

Nancy Drew, a smart high schooler with a penchant for keen observation and deduction, stumbles upon the haunting of a local home. A bit of an outsider struggling to fit into her new surroundings, Nancy and her pals set out to solve the mystery, make new friends, and establish their place in the community

6.4

MagicScore

#18

Her Worst Nightmare

2018

A young woman, Dakota, is trying to move on with her life and get away from her past after being rescued from a grim basement, where she was kidnapped and abused by a monstrous man. However, when the normal life she had starts to unravel, Dakota needs to uncover her tormentor and end her nightmare for good, since she fears for her life and is determined to no longer be the victim.

5.7

MagicScore

#19

Legends of the Hidden Temple

2016

Three siblings who break away from a lackluster temple tour in a jungle finds themselves immersed in a real-life mission comprised of obstacles that they must complete in order to escape alive.

6.7

MagicScore

#20

Hidden Intentions

2018

When her estranged Aunt Jordyn shows up on their doorstep shortly after her mom's funeral, Sophie suspects something is not right. As she uncovers Aunt Jordyn's true intentions and mysterious past, Sophie discovers Aunt Jordyn isn't who she says she is and quickly finds her life in danger.

5.8

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Mystery 101: Playing Dead?

The top films similar to Mystery 101: Playing Dead by MovieMagicScore are Mystery 101 (7.3), Mystery 101: Words Can Kill (8.1), Mystery 101: Dead Talk (7.5). Each shares mystery/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Mystery 101: Playing Dead worth watching?

Mystery 101: Playing Dead holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.5/10 from 40 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Mystery 101: Playing Dead?

Mystery 101: Playing Dead (2019) is a mystery, tv movie film directed by Blair Hayes, starring Jill Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha, Robin Thomas.

Where can I find more recommendations like Mystery 101: Playing Dead?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more mystery recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Mystery 101: Playing Dead

This ranked list pairs Mystery 101: Playing Dead (2019), a mystery and tv movie film from Blair Hayes, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jill Wagner take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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