| Murder on the Orient Express (2017) | 6.5 | |
| Luther (2010) | 8.4 | |
| Grimm (2011) | 7.9 | |
| Insomnia (2002) | 7.2 | |
| Chinatown (1974) | 8.1 |
Detective movies and TV shows – page 2
Best films
47K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
TV show
Story:
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all ...
Style:
detective, clever, captivating, cynical, serious ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
homicide detective, police detective, murder, murder investigation, police, police protagonist, riddles and clues, mind game, crime investigation, crime solving, investigation, basset hound ...
Time:
20th century, 90s, 70s, 2000s, 80s
Place:
los angeles, usa, california
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
When 4 year old Amanda McCready disappears from her home and the police make little headway in solving the case, the girl's aunt, Beatrice McCready hires two private detectives, Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro. The detectives freely admit that ...
Style:
twist ending, suspense, surprise ending, neo noir, thought provoking ...
Audience:
kids, adult
Plot:
kidnapping, private detective, twists and turns, investigation, conspiracy, violence, moral dilemma, police investigation, death, murder mystery, moral ambiguity, missing child ...
Time:
year 2007, 20th century, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
boston, massachusetts, usa
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37K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
TV show
Story:
The early days of a young Endeavour Morse, whose experiences as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police will ultimately shape his future.
Style:
detective, serious, realistic, intellectual, costume drama ...
Plot:
police, police detective, investigator, murder, talented, coworker, police investigation, murderer, oxford, british, british police, law enforcement ...
Time:
60s, future, 20th century
Place:
england
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133
Genre: Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
Byomkesh was a 2014 Indian Bengali crime fiction television series based on the Bengali sleuth Byomkesh Bakshi created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay
Style:
detective, tense, thrilling, captivating, psychological ...
Plot:
investigation, private investigation, uncover truth, crime investigation, crime solving, who done it, forensics, homicide detective, secret, murder investigation, private detective, deduction ...
Time:
1940s
Place:
india
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339K
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
Two Los Angeles homicide detectives are dispatched to a northern town where the sun doesn't set to investigate the methodical murder of a local teen.
Style:
neo noir, suspense, psychological, atmospheric, psychological thriller ...
Plot:
small town, murder, police investigation, psychopath, investigation, investigator, character study, police corruption, murder mystery, insomnia, death, guilt ...
Time:
year 2002, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
alaska, persia, usa, north america, los angeles
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
First there was Father Brown. Now, say hello to Sister Boniface. This clever, moped-riding nun is the police's secret weapon for solving murders in this divine Father Brown spin-off.
Style:
captivating, detective, entertaining, feel good, semi serious ...
Plot:
crime investigation, murder investigation, crime solving, uncover truth, british police, british, female protagonist, nun, investigation, who done it, murder, convent ...
Time:
60s, future
Place:
united kingdom
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792K
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 170 min.
Story:
Obsessive master thief, Neil McCauley leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective, Vincent Hanna pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the ...
Style:
neo noir, suspense, tense, bleak, clever ...
Audience:
manly, boys' night, adult
Plot:
robbery, heist, gunfight, bank robbery, police, cop, police detective, master criminal, thief, bank, chase, obsession ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1995
Place:
los angeles, california, usa, southern california
Is relevant?
294K
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
Veteran buttoned-down LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh is partnered with unhinged cop Martin Riggs, who -- distraught after his wife's death -- has a death wish and takes unnecessary risks with criminals at every turn. The odd couple embark on ...
Style:
detective, entertaining, suspense, tense, humorous ...
Audience:
manly, boys' night, girls' night
Plot:
police, gunfight, reluctant partners, buddy, buddy cop, christmas, chase, badass, police partner, police officer, car chase, police investigation ...
Time:
80s, year 1987, 20th century
Place:
los angeles, california, usa, vietnam, beverly hills ...
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84K
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
An agoraphobic psychologist and a female detective must work together to take down a serial killer who copies serial killers from the past.
Style:
suspense, detective, psychological thriller, sexy, surprise ending ...
Plot:
serial killer, psychology, agoraphobia, psychopath, police investigation, murder mystery, twists and turns, maniac, paranoia, police detective, mind game, profiler ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1995
Place:
san francisco, persia, usa, california, boston
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101K
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK, Italy, USA
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
Multiple storylined drama set in 1932, showing the lives of upstairs guest and downstairs servants at a party in a country house in England.
Style:
detective, period piece, costume drama, biting, satirical ...
Plot:
murder, whodunit, society, murder mystery, country estate, estate, high society, murder investigation, butler, police investigation, twists and turns, servant ...
Time:
1930s, year 1932, 20th century, pre world war two, year 2001 ...
Place:
england, detroit, london
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.
Style:
neo noir, detective, dark, cynical, atmospheric ...
Audience:
manly
Plot:
private detective, murder, cat, profanity, whodunit, investigation, beach, mental institution, supermarket, alcoholic, private investigator, loneliness ...
Time:
70s, year 1973, 20th century
Place:
los angeles, malibu california, california, mexico, usa ...
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are ...
Style:
parody, spoof, surprise ending, humorous, funny ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
murder, whodunit, private detective, butler, who done it, old mansion, dark and stormy night, old dark house, murder mystery, satire, riddles and clues, mansion ...
Time:
year 1976, 70s, 20th century, 1930s
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388K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Bored and unhappy as the Lord of Hell, Lucifer Morningstar abandoned his throne and retired to Los Angeles, where he has teamed up with LAPD detective Chloe Decker to take down criminals. But the longer he's away from the underworld, the ...
Style:
sexy, captivating, entertaining, humorous, romantic ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night, chick flick, adult
Plot:
devil, supernatural, lucifer, demon, immortality, hell, immortal, fallen angel, homicide detective, murder investigation, female detective, police detective ...
Time:
20th century, 2020s, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
los angeles, usa, chicago
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Genre: Horror, Mystery
Country: Japan
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Yumi, a writer of a science magazine, witnesses a mysterious death of a high school girl who received a "one missed call" from her own cell phone, two weeks in the future. The disturbing message on the cell phone turns out to be the ...
Style:
detective, psychological, captivating, thrilling, tense ...
Plot:
investigation, supernatural, homicide detective, cell phone, problem, police investigation, murder, murderer, murder investigation, crime solving, crime investigation, murder mystery ...
Time:
2000s
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Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Frank Hathaway, a hardboiled private investigator, and his rookie sidekick Lu Shakespeare form the unlikeliest of partnerships as they investigate the secrets of rural Warwickshire's residents.
Style:
feel good, ironic, detective, witty, captivating ...
Audience:
boys' night, chick flick
Plot:
private investigator, investigation, eccentricity, female detective, female police detective, sleuth, murder mystery, british police, police investigation, unsolved crime, unconventional method, crime investigation ...
Time:
future, 2010s, 2020s, 21st century
Place:
britain
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
In Queens, Mike Keegan is celebrating with his wife Ellie, his son Tommy and friends his recent promotion to detective in a precinct in Manhattan. Meanwhile, in a fancy club, the socialite Claire Gregory witnesses the murder of the owner of the ...
Style:
detective, neo noir, visually stunning, stylized, suspenseful ...
Plot:
adultery, murder, bodyguard, love triangle, infidelity, hostage, witness protection, husband wife relationship, death threat, home invasion, psychopath, woman in jeopardy ...
Time:
80s, year 1987, 20th century
Place:
manhattan new york city, new york, usa, brooklyn new york city, san francisco
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Seeking to raise his credibility as an actor and to land a role as a tough cop on a new show, Hollywood action star Nick Lang works a deal with New York City Police Capt. Brix, who by chance is one of his fans. Nick will be paired with detective Lt. ...
Style:
detective, talky, suspenseful, exciting, realistic ...
Audience:
boys' night, girls' night, teens
Plot:
serial killer, buddy cop, police, movie star, fish out of water, police investigation, murder, actor, buddies, law enforcement, amateur detective, research ...
Time:
90s, future, 80s
Place:
new york, manhattan new york city, usa
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to get the goods on a brutal drug lord while at the same time protecting the man's young son. Pitted against a class of boisterous ...
Style:
funny, humorous, light, detective, crying ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, girls' night, teens, chick flick
Plot:
teacher, fish out of water, children, kindergarten, small town, elementary school, school, witness protection, bullying, working undercover, drug dealer, police ...
Time:
90s, 20th century, year 1990, 80s
Place:
astoria oregon, california, oregon, los angeles, north america
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
This Crime series follows Matt Passmore as Jim, a Chicago cop who gets kicked off the force after being shot and wrongfully accused by his ex-captain of having an affair with his wife. After receiving his payout, Jim decides to moves to a small ...
Style:
detective, cliffhanger, stylized, exciting, grindhouse ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
police detective, law enforcement, multiple suspects, outsmarting, outside help, murder, team, murder investigation, police investigation, coworker, ex husband, starting over ...
Time:
future, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
florida, usa, everglades, miami
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Mystery, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
A chaebol cop joins forces with a gritty detective to take down criminals with a touch of wealth and a whole lot of wit.
Style:
detective, captivating, thrilling, crime thriller, intense ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
relationships, teamwork, investigation, police officer, homicide detective, private detective, workaholic, wealth, cop, sleuth, uncover truth, rich man ...
Time:
2020s
Place:
korea, south korea, seoul
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Ron Kamonohashi was once regarded as a genius at the top detective training academy. But after a fatal mistake, he was expelled and forbidden to become a detective. Years later, police officer Totomaru Isshiki knocks on Ron’s door seeking help on ...
Style:
detective, anime, captivating, intellectual, suspenseful ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
investigation, teamwork, sleuth, genius, police, crime investigation, murder investigation, serial killer, serial murder, murder mystery, deduction, whodunit ...
Place:
japan
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Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: UK
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
Jane Marple solves the mystery when a local woman is poisoned and a visiting movie star seems to have been the intended victim.
Style:
detective, tense, serious, suspenseful, dark ...
Plot:
murder mystery, whodunit, amateur detective, murder, investigation, private detective, movie star, serial killer, death, unlikely criminals, haunted by the past, actor's life ...
Time:
1950s, year 1980, 20th century, 50s, year 1953 ...
Place:
england, scotland, united kingdom, europe, scotland yard
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
He's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Jim Carrey is on the case to find the Miami Dolphins' missing mascot and quarterback Dan Marino. He goes eyeball to eyeball with a man-eating shark, stakes out the Miami Dolphins and woos and wows the ...
Style:
light, funny, hilarious, cult classic, absurd ...
Audience:
kids, teens, family friendly
Plot:
stupidity, kidnapping, dog, private detective, human animal relationship, dumb, bird, owner dog relationship, human dog relationship, goofy hero, investigation, pets ...
Time:
90s, year 1994, 20th century
Place:
miami, usa, florida, new jersey, seattle
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52K
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: UK, Canada, USA, Germany
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Set in a near-future world where there is no privacy, ignorance or anonymity, our private memories are recorded and crime almost ceases to exist. In trying to solve a series of unsolved murders, Sal Frieland stumbles onto a young woman who appears ...
Style:
tech noir, detective, apocalyptic, exciting, mystic ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
hacker, technology, murder investigation, dystopia, distopia, mind control, surveillance, police, female assassin, serial killer, secret identity, investigation ...
Time:
future, near future
Is relevant?
78K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country: Spain
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
A woman’s body disappears mysteriously from the morgue without a trace. Police inspector Jaime Peña investigates the strange occurrence with the help of Álex Ulloa, the widower of the missing woman.
Style:
surprise ending, tense, atmospheric, suspenseful, detective ...
Plot:
twists and turns, murder, investigation, missing person, uncover truth, corpse, adulterous husband, haunted by the past, vengeance, morgue, spouse killer, adultery ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
spain, barcelona
Is relevant?
180K
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisoners approach to law enforcement – is tasked with hunting down the psychopath. Harry eventually collars Scorpio in ...
Style:
serious, detective, bleak, controversial, suspenseful ...
Audience:
boys' night, manly
Plot:
serial killer, police, psychopath, gunfight, vigilante, police detective, violence, tough law enforcer, killer, urban, murder, zodiac killer ...
Time:
70s, year 1971, 20th century
Place:
san francisco, california, bay area, usa, north america ...
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Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
In New York, racist Capt. Stanley White becomes obsessed with destroying a Chinese-American drug ring run by Joey Tai, an up-and-coming young gangster as ambitious as he is ruthless. While pursuing an unauthorized investigation, White grows ...
Style:
detective, neo noir, controversial, suspense, intense ...
Audience:
boys' night, manly
Plot:
chinese mafia, gangster, triad, organized crime, culture clash, vigilante, racism, murder, pig, chinawoman, gang war, tough cop ...
Time:
80s, year 1985
Place:
new york, china, southeast asia, thailand, bangkok thailand ...
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Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Music, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes advances towards him while he is trying to battle Big Boy Caprice's united mob.
Style:
detective, stylized, visually stunning, visual, light ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, boys' night
Plot:
police detective, gangster, organized crime, good versus evil, comic book, mafia, superhero, crime boss, storytelling, dark hero, corruption, fighting crime ...
Time:
1930s, 20th century, 80s
Place:
chicago, usa
Is relevant?
138K
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: UK, Germany, Canada, USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
An aging cop is assigned the ordinary task of escorting a fast-talking witness from police custody to a courthouse, but they find themselves running the gauntlet as other forces try to prevent them from getting there.
Style:
detective, tense, suspenseful, harsh, clever ...
Audience:
girls' night, boys' night
Plot:
gunfight, conspiracy, police corruption, redemption, race against time, reluctant partners, nypd, chase, hostage, witness, secret service, on the run ...
Time:
2000s, 20th century, year 2006, 21st century
Place:
new york, iran, usa, seattle, manhattan new york city
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Genre: Mystery
Country: Russia
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
Moscow, 1956. Four women who are tied by the military past: work in the special department of the GRU, 11 years later converge again to conduct investigations and help the investigating authorities in especially complicated cases. With phenomenal ...
Style:
detective, suspenseful, captivating, exciting, clever ...
Plot:
investigation, crime investigation, mind game, female protagonist, spy, women, mind, smart female lead, woman, espionage, intelligence, teamwork ...
Time:
1950s
Place:
soviet union, moscow russia
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