Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc on the set of 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.'

Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc on the set of 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery.' Photo: Courtesy of John Wilson/Netflix © 2022.

Everyone loves a good mystery, right?

The rise in the genre's popularity is a result of box office successes like Kenneth Branagh's Hercule Poirot series, including 'Murder on the Orient Express' and 'Death on the Nile,' and director Rian Johnson's 'Knives Out,' and its new sequel, 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery,' which is currently in theaters and premieres on Netflix December 23rd.

In honor of 'Glass Onion's release, Moviefone is counting down the 25 greatest mystery movies of all time!

Without further ado, grab your detective hat and let's begin!


25. Mystic River (2003)

The lives of three men (Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, and Kevin Bacon) who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them has a family tragedy.

Mystic River

"We bury our sins, we wash them clean."
77
R2 hr 18 minOct 8th, 2003
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24. Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)

Lake Tahoe, 1969. Seven strangers, each one with a secret to bury, meet at El Royale, a decadent motel with a dark past. In the course of a fateful night, everyone will have one last shot at redemption. Starring Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Dakota Johnson, Jon Hamm, and Chris Hemsworth.

Bad Times at the El Royale

Bad Times at the El Royale

"All roads lead here"
68
R2 hr 21 minOct 12th, 2018


23. Death on the Nile (2022)

Based on the 1937 novel by Agatha Christie, “Death on the Nile” is a daring mystery-thriller about the emotional chaos and deadly consequences triggered by obsessive love. Kenneth Branagh, back as the iconic detective Hercule Poirot, is joined by Tom Bateman, four-time Oscar® nominee Annette Bening, Russell Brand, Ali Fazal, Dawn French, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Rose Leslie, Emma Mackey, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Saunders and Letitia Wright.

Death on the Nile

"Murder was just the beginning."
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PG-132 hr 7 minFeb 11th, 2022
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22. Murder Mystery (2019)

On a long-awaited trip to Europe, a New York City cop (Adam Sandler) and his hairdresser wife (Jennifer Aniston) scramble to solve a baffling murder aboard a billionaire's yacht.

Murder Mystery

"First class problems. Second class detectives."
63
PG-131 hr 37 minJun 14th, 2019
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21. Pokémon Detective Pikachu (2019)

In a world where people collect pocket-size monsters (Pokémon) to do battle, a boy (Justice Smith) comes across an intelligent monster (Ryan Reynolds) who seeks to be a detective.


20. Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Warner Bros. Pictures

Warner Bros. Pictures

Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and Doctor John Watson (Jude Law) battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy England.

Sherlock Holmes

"Nothing escapes him."
72
PG-132 hr 9 minDec 25th, 2009
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19. What Lies Beneath (2000)

When Claire Spencer (Michelle Pfeiffer) starts hearing ghostly voices and seeing spooky images, she wonders if an otherworldly spirit is trying to contact her. All the while, her husband (Harrison Ford) tries to reassure her by telling her it's all in her head. But as Claire investigates, she discovers that the man she loves might know more than he's letting on.

What Lies Beneath

"He was the perfect husband until his one mistake followed them home."
64
PG-132 hr 10 minJul 21st, 2000


18. A Simple Favor (2018)

Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a dedicated mother and popular vlogger, befriends Emily (Blake Lively), a mysterious upper-class woman whose son Nicky attends the same school as Miles, Stephanie's son. When Emily asks her to pick Nicky up from school and then disappears, Stephanie undertakes an investigation that will dive deep into Emily's cloudy past.

A Simple Favor

"Can you keep a secret?"
66
R1 hr 57 minSep 14th, 2018


17. Prisoners (2013)

Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) faces a parent's worst nightmare when his 6-year-old daughter, Anna (Erin Gerasimovich), and her friend go missing. The only lead is an old motorhome that had been parked on their street. The head of the investigation, Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal), arrests the driver, but a lack of evidence forces Loki to release his only suspect. Dover, knowing that his daughter's life is at stake, decides that he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands.

Prisoners

"Every moment matters."
81
R2 hr 33 minSep 20th, 2013
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16. Charade (1963)

After Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) falls for the dashing Peter Joshua (Cary Grant) on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband's World War II cronies, Tex (James Coburn), Scobie (George Kennedy) and Gideon (Ned Glass), who are after a quarter of a million dollars the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. But why does Peter keep changing his name?

Charade

Charade

"Is anyone really who they seem to be?"
77
Not Yet Rated1 hr 53 minDec 5th, 1963
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15. Shutter Island (2010)

Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures

World War II soldier-turned-U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane, but his efforts are compromised by troubling visions and a mysterious doctor (Ben Kingsley).

Shutter Island

"Some places never let you go."
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R2 hr 18 minFeb 19th, 2010
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14. Gosford Park (2002)

Directed by Robert Altman, in 1930’s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.

Gosford Park

Gosford Park

"Tea at four. Dinner at eight. Murder at midnight."
69
R2 hr 17 minJan 18th, 2002
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13. The Great Muppet Caper (1981)

Kermit and Fozzie are newspaper reporters sent to London to interview Lady Holiday (Diana Rigg), a wealthy fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace is stolen. Kermit meets and falls in love with her secretary, Miss Piggy. The jewel thieves strike again, and this time frame Miss Piggy. It's up to Kermit and Muppets to bring the real culprits to justice.

The Great Muppet Caper

The Great Muppet Caper

"The Muppets... Scotland Yard... jewel thieves... lead to high adventure in London."
68
G1 hr 38 minJun 26th, 1981
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12. Gone Girl (2014)

With his wife's (Rosamund Pike) disappearance having become the focus of an intense media circus, a man (Ben Affleck) sees the spotlight turned on him when it's suspected that he may not be innocent.

Gone Girl

"You don't know what you've got 'til it's..."
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R2 hr 29 minOct 3rd, 2014
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11. Laura (1944)

A police detective (Dana Andrews) falls in love with the woman (Gene Tierney) whose murder he's investigating.

Laura

Laura

"The story of a love that became the most fearful thing that ever happened to a woman!"
76
NR1 hr 28 minOct 11th, 1944


10. Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

20th Century Fox

20th Century Fox

Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.


9. The Nice Guys (2016)

A private eye (Ryan Gosling) and a thug (Russell Crowe) investigate the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

The Nice Guys

"They're not that nice."
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R1 hr 56 minMay 20th, 2016
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8. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

This English-language adaptation of the Swedish novel by Stieg Larsson follows a disgraced journalist, Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig), as he investigates the disappearance of a weary patriarch's niece from 40 years ago. He is aided by the pierced, tattooed, punk computer hacker named Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara). As they work together in the investigation, Blomkvist and Salander uncover immense corruption beyond anything they have ever imagined.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

"What is hidden in snow, comes forth in the thaw."
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R2 hr 38 minDec 14th, 2011
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7. Se7en (1995)

Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer (Kevin Spacey) whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Sommerset (Morgan Freeman) researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's mind, while his novice partner, Mills (Brad Pitt), scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.

Se7en

Se7en

"Seven deadly sins. Seven ways to die."
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R2 hr 7 minSep 22nd, 1995
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6. Memento (2001)

Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife. The difficulty of locating his wife's killer, however, is compounded by the fact that he suffers from a rare, untreatable form of short-term memory loss. Although he can recall details of life before his accident, Leonard cannot remember what happened fifteen minutes ago, where he's going, or why.

Memento

Memento

"Some memories are best forgotten."
82
R1 hr 53 minMay 25th, 2001
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5. Brick (2006)

Focus Features

Focus Features

A teenage loner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend (Emilie de Ravin).

Brick

"A detective story."
68
R1 hr 50 minMar 31st, 2006
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4. Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot (Albert Finney) is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.

Murder on the Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

"The who's who in the whodunnit!"
71
PG2 hr 8 minNov 24th, 1974
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3. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

A petty thief (Robert Downey Jr.) posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl (Michelle Monaghan) and a detective (Val Kilmer) who's been training him for his upcoming role...

Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

"Sex. Murder. Mystery. Welcome to the party."
72
R1 hr 43 minNov 11th, 2005
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2. Knives Out (2019)

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

Knives Out

"Hell, any of them could have done it."
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PG-132 hr 11 minNov 27th, 2019
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1. Clue (1985)

Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures

Clue finds six colorful dinner guests (Eileen Brennan, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, and Lesley Ann Warren) gathered at the mansion of their host, Mr. Boddy (Lee Ving) -- who turns up dead after his secret is exposed: He was blackmailing all of them. With the killer among them, the guests and Boddy's chatty butler (Tim Curry) must suss out the culprit before the body count rises.

Clue

Clue

"It's not just a game anymore."
72
PG1 hr 34 minDec 13th, 1985
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