The best mystery movies in Hollywood have one thing in common—a thrilling, unexpected, and incredibly clever ending. Nothing is as satisfying as a “can’t believe I didn’t see that coming” twist to a film with a murder plot and a shady cast of characters. (Though solving a 500-piece puzzle is definitely up there.)
In life, things are rarely so black-and-white as a classic whodunnit, where the perpetrator’s motive, weapon of choice, and method is explicitly laid out on screen. But isn’t that what escaping to the movies is all about? The fantasy of a clean resolution?
Though we couldn’t make our minds up about the best mystery movie of all time, we compiled a list of all the best mystery films you can stream tonight. From Alfred Hitchcock classics to Oscar-winning thriller twists directed by M. Night Shyamalan, these picks span every genre. If you’re in the mood for funny comedy, try something light like Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. Fans of horror movies and crime thrillers will be intrigued by Get Out and Seven. Meanwhile, those who prefer a moving drama might enjoy Arrival.
Bonus points if you make a movie night out of your screening with friends, complete with a debrief about who actually saw that big twist coming.
Still want more intrigue? Don’t miss our guides to the best spy movies and true crime TV shows.