Best Mystery Movies

Wacky sleuths with irresistible catchphrases? Shifty villains hiding in corners? Nail-biting, white-knuckled action? Take a seat, you've come to just the right place. The movies on this list will challenge your problem-solving abilities and surprise you with clever plot twists. Hop into the Mystery Machine with Scooby and the gang, chase clues with Nancy Drew, or creep around the Thrombey mansion—there's something here for everyone. And if you want to crank the intensity up a notch, check out our list of Thriller Movies.

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Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery: The Movie Poster Image
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Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery: The Movie

age 3+

Sleuthing story has worthy messages for preschoolers.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2012)
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An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster

age 5+

A mystery with spunk, courage, and heart.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2000)
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The Amazing Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley

age 6+

Cute and educational mysteries.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2000)
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The Great Mouse Detective

age 6+

Clever Sherlock Holmes tribute mixes wit, peril.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1986)
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Boathouse Detectives

age 7+

Fantastic slumber party fare with problem-solving kids.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2011)
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Scooby-Doo & Batman: The Brave and the Bold

age 7+

Witty crossover adventure has comic book violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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Pokémon Detective Pikachu

age 8+

Family-friendly mystery will be most fun for Pokémon fans.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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Roxy Hunter and the Myth of the Mermaid

age 8+

Maturing gumshoe is good model for tween girls.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2008)
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Roxy Hunter and the Secret of the Shaman

age 8+

Tween detective breaks rules, but escapade is fun.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2008)
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Sherlock Holmes and the Great Escape

age 8+

Some violence, peril in animated mystery tale.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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Sherlock Jr.

age 8+

Clever, fun-filled intro to silent movies (with subtitles).

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1924)
Thabo and the Rhino Case movie poster: Litlhohonolofatso Litlhakayane and Ava Skuratowski stand in the Africa savanna
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Thabo and the Rhino Case

age 8+

Rhino poaching mystery has animal death, peril, language.

In Theaters (Release Year: 2024)
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A Cat in Paris

age 9+

Animated thriller's action makes it best for older kids.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2012)
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The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939)

age 10+

Family-friendly Sherlock classic still a critical favorite.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1939)
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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase

age 10+

Sparkling book adaptation has great characters, some scares.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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The Big Sleep

age 12+

Classic noir gem has menace, innuendo.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1946)
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Enola Holmes

age 12+

Entertaining period mystery has feminist messages, violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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Enola Holmes 2

age 12+

Sequel has violence, peril, and positive role models.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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The Maltese Falcon

age 12+

Classic film noir has mature themes, drinking, smoking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1941)
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Rear Window

age 12+

Hitchcock masterpiece stars peeping Jimmy Stewart.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1954)