Do you love mysteries, investigations, and unexpected twists? These detective films will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end, and the sharpest viewers can even try to solve the crime before the protagonists do.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
The sequel to the 2019 hit detective film once again invites us into a world of luxury, hidden motives, and deadly intrigue. This time, private detective Benoit Blanc finds himself on a private island, where billionaire Miles Bron has gathered his friends for an elite party. Everything goes according to plan — until one of the guests turns up dead. Who is the culprit? To unravel this puzzle, Blanc must dig deep — like peeling back the layers of a real 'glass onion'.
Enola Holmes 2 (2022)
Sherlock Holmes' younger sister, Enola, decides to follow in her famous brother’s footsteps and opens her own detective agency. However, her first official case is far more complicated than it seems. The search for a missing match factory worker unexpectedly leads her to a conspiracy that threatens to involve even Sherlock himself. Courage, logic, and a bit of luck — everything Enola needs to crack the case.
The Snowman (2017)
When married women start disappearing in a small Norwegian town, and sinister snowmen are left at the crime scenes, the police realize that a serial killer is at work. The best detective in the region, Harry Hole, takes on the case, but the deeper he digs, the closer the murderer gets to him. This atmospheric Scandinavian thriller starring Michael Fassbender promises a chilling detective story with unexpected twists.
See How They Run (2022)
This stylish, Agatha Christie-style detective film takes us to 1950s London. During the anniversary performance of the famous play The Mousetrap, a real murder occurs — the director of the production is killed. Enter an unlikely duo of detectives: seasoned inspector Stoppard and the enthusiastic yet inexperienced constable Stalker. Among the suspects is the entire theater cast, but which of them is capable of murder?
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023)
A spy thriller with detective elements from Guy Ritchie. Agent Orson Fortune is assigned to retrieve a secret weapon that has fallen into the hands of an international criminal. To infiltrate his circle, a team of agents recruits a Hollywood movie star — who unexpectedly turns out to be a great partner. A dynamic plot, signature dialogue, and Guy Ritchie’s distinctive style make this film a great pick for fans of action-packed detective stories.
If you enjoy intrigue, complex cases, and charismatic sleuths, these films won’t disappoint. Pick one and see if you can solve the mystery before the characters do!
