Whether you’re looking for a simple whodunnit murder mystery or a far-reaching conspiracy with far-reaching societal implications, we’ve compiled a list of some of the best mystery movies of all time. With directors Kenneth Branagh and Rian Johnson bringing the genre back to life in multiplexes (and Glass Onion arriving on Netflix), we look at some true classics.
We’ve got everything from Alfred Hitchcock to David Fincher, John Huston, and Christopher Nolan, from film noir to modern thrillers. Shootings, stabbings, and poisonings must all be avenged. These films present some of history’s greatest mysteries. Check out the list below.
Best mystery movies:
5. Knives Out:
Year of release: 2019
Director: Rian Johnson
IMDB rating: 7.9/10
OTT platform: Rent on YouTube or Apple TV
Storyline: Harlan Thrombey, a well-known crime novelist, is discovered dead after celebrating his 85th birthday. However, as Detective Benoit Blanc investigates the case, he uncovers a sinister plot.
4. The Big Sleep:
Year of release: 1946
Director: Howard Hawks
IMDB rating: 7.0/10
OTT platform: Rent on Amazon Prime Video
Storyline: The Big Sleep, from 1946, is a legendary adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s hardboiled crime novel, starring Humphrey Bogart as private detective Philip Marlowe. It paved the way for sleuths to get sucked into labyrinthine conspiracies and face foes they have no real chance of defeating.
3. Murder on the Orient Express:
Year of release: 1974
Director: Sidney Lumet
IMDB rating: 7.2/10
OTT platform: Fubo, Hoopla
Storyline: While the Orient Express is in motion, a mysterious murder occurs. Detective Hercule Poirot is assigned to solve the case before the murderer strikes again.
2. Clue:
Year of release: 1985
Director: Jonathan Lynn
IMDB rating: 7.2/10
OTT platform: Rent on Amazon Prime Video
Storyline: Mr. Boddy hosts a dinner party for six distinguished guests. The night, however, takes a dramatic turn when Mr. Boddy is discovered dead and the attendees are forced to investigate.
1. Who Framed Roger Rabbit:
Year of release: 1988
Director: Robert Zemeckis
IMDB rating: 7.7/10
OTT platform: Disney + Hotstar
Storyline: Toon Roger suspects his wife of having an affair with Marvin and hires Eddie Valiant, a private investigator. When Marvin is discovered dead, Roger is charged with murder.
