From high profile heists to high-stakes who-dun-its, this list of the top 10 best mystery movies to watch on TV right now will keep your guessing and have you on the edge of your seat.
Keep an eye on this list as it is updated with the latest and greatest mystery movies so you can be sure you’re in the loop. From Ainsley McGregor Mysteries to The Italian Job, this list will help those who love finding clues and solving puzzles stay up to date on the most popular mystery movies available to watch on TV right now.
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TOP 10 MYSTERY MOVIES TO WATCH
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1. ‘Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker’
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In the film Ainsley McGregor Mysteries: A Case for the Winemaker, Ainsley embarks on an intricate mystery that dives deep into the sophisticated world of winemaking. After a reputable winemaker is found dead in strange circumstances, our relentless heroine, Ainsley McGregor, shoulders the responsibility of uncovering the veiled truth. As she uncloaks layers of vintner trade secrets, deceptions and hidden affairs, the thread of suspense holds you tightly till the very end.
2. ‘Jaws’
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Prepare for a deep dive into terror with the iconic blockbuster, Jaws. Released in 1975, this legendary thriller directed by Steven Spielberg still holds its terrifying charm. Watch as Police Chief Martin Brody, played masterfully by Roy Scheider, battles both the bloodthirsty great white shark terrorizing his beach town and his own fear of water.
Alongside him, oceanographer Matt Hooper and grizzled shark hunter Quint, engage in a life-or-death struggle to end the nightmare. Suspenseful, intense and chilling to the bone, Jaws is the ultimate test of humankind versus nature. It will leave you at the edge of your seat, prepared to jump at even the slightest hint of a dorsal fin.
3. ‘The Cases of Mystery Lane: Death Is Listening’
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In The Case of Mystery Lane: Death is Listening, quirky married duo Birdie and Alden Case rekindle their spark by diving into private investigation—a hobby that takes a deadly turn. When the true-crime podcaster Laurel St. James is murdered just before revealing the identity of the infamous Roxdale Killer, the Cases are roped into the case by their unlikely ally, Police Officer Tom Newton.
With a colorful cast of suspects, including a frustrated voice-over artist, a hyper-zen yoga instructor and an ambitious rival podcaster, Birdie and Alden must unravel cryptic clues hidden in the world of “nerdspeak.” All the while, they contend with a relentless mouse in their home and Alden’s comedic rodent phobia. Packed with sharp wit and suspense, this mystery promises unexpected twists at every turn.
4. ‘The Silence of the Lambs’
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A horrifying masterpiece, The Silence of the Lambs (1991) stars the incredible Jodie Foster as Clarice Starling, a promising FBI trainee. Given the task of interviewing Dr. Hannibal Lecter played masterfully by Anthony Hopkins, a genius psychiatrist turned violent psychopath and cannibal, the movie takes a chilling turn. Jack Crawford, portrayed by Scott Glenn, throws Clarice into this unsettling encounter, believing Lecter can provide them with crucial insight into an ongoing case. Cleverly using Starling’s youthful allure as bait, this psychological thriller provides a dreadful yet thrilling journey into a murderer’s manipulative mind.
5. ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’
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Dive into the wilds of North Carolina with 2022’s cinematic adaptation of Where the Crawdads Sing. The tapestry of life unfolds for Kya, expertly portrayed by Daisy Edgar-Jones, as she navigates survival alone in the treacherous marshes after being abandoned as a girl.
Her tale from isolation to an uneasy tryst with two town boys forms the film’s heart, but when one boy turns up dead, Kya is thrust from reclusive ‘Marsh Girl’ to prime suspect. As the court case takes unexpected turns, prepare to be engrossed in a story drenched in mystery and long-buried secrets ready to emerge.
6. ‘Scarface’
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Stepping into the corrupt world of Miami’s drug trade, Tony Montana (played convincingly by Al Pacino) gains a green card after successfully assassinating a Cuban government official in Brian De Palma’s 1983 cinematic achievement, Scarface. As he violently eliminates anyone daring to obstruct his pathway to power, Montana quickly ascends to become the most formidable drug lord in Florida, controlling the majority of cocaine trafficking in Miami.
However, relentless pressure from local law enforcement, bloody confrontations with Colombian cartels and his own spiraling drug-fueled paranoia ignite the spark that will inevitably lead to his catastrophic downfall. Brutally intense and vividly captivating, Scarface starkly portrays a man teetering on the edge of his self-created empire.
7. ‘Pulp Fiction’
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Enthralling, intense and indisputably iconic, Pulp Fiction (1994) redefined the landscape of contemporary cinema. Exploring the dark labyrinths of criminal life in LA, we follow Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), philosophical hitmen under the employ of ruthless gangster, Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames).
In an intricately woven narrative teeming with colorful characters – from Marsellus’ alluring wife Mia (Uma Thurman) and desperate pugilist Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis), to enigmatic troubleshooter Winston Wolfe (Harvey Keitel) and the skittish robbers “Pumpkin” and “Honey Bunny” (Tim Roth and Amanda Plummer) – Pulp Fiction takes viewers on an unforgettable journey, juxtaposing grim violence with thought-provoking dialogue and keeping you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
8. ‘The Accountant’
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Immerse yourself in the riveting world of The Accountant, as unlikely hero Christian Wolff, a math savant with high-functioning autism played by Ben Affleck, skillfully balances ledger sheets and deadly firepower. Wolff shatters the stereotype of the ordinary accountant with his secretive freelancing for some of the world’s most unsavory characters unravels a web of deceit, and our mild-mannered numbers genius turns into an assassin.
9. ‘Blow’
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Set against the backdrop of the turbulent 1970s, Blow tells the exhilarating yet harrowing true story of George Jung. Once a high-school football star from an ordinary American family, he found himself in the fast-paced, violent whirlwind of the international drug trade and rose as the world’s premier importer of cocaine. Jung’s association with Colombia’s infamous Medellin drug cartel forever shifted the life course of an entire generation. However, power and riches come at a high price; this riveting film offers a high-octane exploration of Jung’s meteoric rise and his subsequent dramatic downfall.
10. ‘The Italian Job’
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The Italian Job, one of the most iconic and action-packed films of the 2000s, perfectly weaves a tale of thrilling heists and revenge. Starring Mark Wahlberg, the film follows Charlie Croker, a skilled thief who devises an elaborate plan to reclaim gold stolen from him by a traitorous ally, played by Edward Norton, with a team of highly specialized criminals, played by Jason Statham, Charlize Theron and more. The crew formulates a plan that involves creative traffic control and lots of MINI Coopers. This exhilarating remake is as fast paced and daring as the MINI Cooper chase it’s famous for. The Italian Job is both a thrilling story of retribution and a testament to the bond of true friendship in the face of adversity.
And there you have it: the top 10 mystery movies to stream at home. Stay tuned for updates to come so you can keep up with the best content available right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are some of the most well-known mystery movies?
Popular mystery movies include Psycho, Citizen Kane, The Prestige and The Green Mile.
Who are some of the greatest mystery film directors?
Directors most known for their mystery movies include Alfred Hitchcock, David Fincher, Christopher Nolan and M. Night Shyamalan.
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