The Cheap Detective

Movie · 6.4 / 10 · 23 Jun 1978 · English

A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wife.

Zero Effect

Movie · 6.3 / 10 · 30 Jan 1998 · English

Daryl Zero is a private investigator and—along with his assistant, Steve Arlo—he solves impossible crimes and puzzles. Although Daryl's a master investigator, he doesn't know what to do with himself when he's not working; he has no social skills, writes bad music and drives Steve crazy.

Knives Out

Movie · 7.8 / 10 · 27 Nov 2019 · English

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

The Late Show

Movie · 6.3 / 10 · 10 Feb 1977 · English

An over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who was involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat.

Fletch

Movie · 6.8 / 10 · 31 May 1985 · English

When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story.

The Thursday Murder Club

Movie · 6.6 / 10 · 22 Aug 2025 · English

A group of senior sleuths passionate about solving cold cases get plunged into a real-life murder mystery in this comic crime caper.

Foul Play

Movie · 6.3 / 10 · 14 Jul 1978 · English

A shy San Francisco librarian and a bumbling cop fall in love as they solve a crime involving albinos, dwarves, and the Catholic Church.

Enola Holmes 2

Movie · 7.4 / 10 · 3 Nov 2022 · English

Enola takes on her first official case as a detective, but to solve the mystery of a missing girl, she'll need help from friends — and brother Sherlock.

Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie

Movie · 6.8 / 10 · 8 Dec 2023 · English

Monk steps out of retirement as his stepdaughter's wedding turns tragic when her fiancé dies in a bungee jumping accident.

Family Plot

Movie · 6.8 / 10 · 9 Apr 1976 · English

Spiritualist Blanche Tyler and her cab-driving boyfriend encounter a pair of serial kidnappers while trailing a missing heir in California.

Shadow of the Thin Man

Movie · 7.0 / 10 · 21 Nov 1941 · English

High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder.

Enola Holmes 3

Movie · 7.0 / 10 · 30 Jun 2026 · English

Adventure follows detective Enola Holmes to Malta, where her plans to tie the knot unravel when Sherlock's disappearance plunges her into a perilous case.