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Mystery movies

Suspenseful puzzles and 'whodunnits' that keep you guessing until the final, shocking revelation.

Subgenres include: Whodunit, Locked-Room Mystery, Investigation Mystery.

Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars

811. Doctor Who: The Waters of Mars

Horror Science Fiction Drama Mystery Adventure
8.8

20091h 2min

United Kingdom

Director: Graeme Harper

In a Mars base, the inhabitants are being infected by a mysterious water creature which takes over its victims. The Doctor is thrust into the middle of this catastrophe, knowing a larger one is waiting around the corner.

Themes

Duty vs autonomy, Resilience in crisis, Fixed-point fate, Ethical consequences of intervention, Altruism under pressure, Leadership under existential threat

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The White Ribbon

812. The White Ribbon

Drama Mystery Historical Drama Whodunit
7.8

20092h 24min

Italy, Germany

Director: Michael Haneke

An aged tailor recalls his life as the schoolteacher of a small village in Northern Germany that was struck by a series of strange events in the year leading up to WWI.

Themes

Abuse of power, Fear of the unknown, Gendered power dynamics, Puritanical authority, Landowner dominance, Village surveillance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Girl Who Played with Fire

813. The Girl Who Played with Fire

Drama Action Thriller Crime Mystery
7.1

20092h 9min

Denmark, Germany

Director: Daniel Alfredson

Mikael Blomkvist, publisher of Millennium magazine, has made his living exposing the crooked and corrupt practices of establishment Swedish figures. So when a young journalist approaches him with a meticulously researched thesis about sex trafficking in Sweden and those in high office who abuse underage girls, Blomkvist immediately throws himself into the investigation.

Themes

Power dynamics, Investigative persistence, Institutional corruption, Sex trafficking exposure, Surveillance and privacy, Domestic abuse aftermath

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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Pandorum

814. Pandorum

Action Horror Mystery Science Fiction Thriller
6.7

20091h 48min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Christian Alvart

Two crew members wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they've been asleep, or what their mission is. The two soon discover they're actually not alone – and the reality of their situation is more horrifying than they could have imagined.

Themes

Isolation and amnesia, Fear-driven coalition, Survival under scarcity, Betrayal and leadership strain, Ethics of leadership under crisis, Panic and factionalism

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Secret in Their Eyes

815. The Secret in Their Eyes

Mystery Thriller Drama Investigation Mystery Investigation Suspense
8.2

20092h 10min

Argentina, Spain

Director: Juan José Campanella

Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Coercive power dynamics, Revenge and consequence, Unresolved past, Justice under pressure, Political faction influence

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In February 1999, a string of murders has Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on edge. These crimes share a disturbing resemblance to a similar set of homicides from 1995, when Shiki and Mikiya first met, and awaken a dark, murderous desire that has laid dormant within Shiki's soul ever since then.


Exam

817. Exam

Thriller Mystery Mind Game Thriller Locked-Room Mystery
6.7

20091h 37min

United Kingdom

Director: Stuart Hazeldine

Eight talented candidates have reached the final stage of selection to join the ranks of a mysterious and powerful corporation. Entering a windowless room, where an armed guard keeps watch, they are given 80 minutes to answer one simple question.

Themes

Corporation manipulation, Final exam anxiety, Armed guard presence, Pandemic stakes, Windowless room confinement, Pill ethics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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A Perfect Getaway

818. A Perfect Getaway

Thriller Mystery Adventure
6.5

20091h 38min

Director: David Twohy

A newlywed couple heads to Hawaii for a dreamy honeymoon, where they meet other couples. It seems like nothing can spoil their vacation—until they learn that among the travelers are serial killers.


When a scam goes horribly wrong and leaves the neighborhood kids furious, the Eds embark on a journey to find Eddy's brother in the "Ed, Edd, n Eddy" series finale.


Mother

820. Mother

Crime Drama Mystery Serial Killer Crime Psychological Drama
7.7

20092h 9min

South Korea

Director: Bong Joon Ho

A mother lives quietly with her son. One day, a girl is brutally killed, and the boy is charged with the murder. Now, it's his mother's mission to prove him innocent.

Themes

Maternal protection under social pressure, Rumor vs evidence in town, Memory manipulation as coping, Disability stigma and misperception, Debt and moral risk, Family loyalty vs public judgment, Small-town justice flaws

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Amazon Video
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