List of the latest detective movies in 2025 and the best detective movies of 2024 & the 2010's. Top detective movies to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+ & other Streaming services, out on DVD/Blu-ray or in cinema's right now.
New detective movies in 2025 in Cinema & on VOD
Top movies up for release in 2025 in cinema and on VOD-
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
DIRECTOR: Rian Johnson
CAST: Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor & Glenn Close
Detective Benoit Blanc is back for another wild mystery in the latest sequel to the Knives Out series of films. In this third entry, Blanc is reprised by Daniel Craig (Skyfall, Queer) and will have to contend with a new ensemble of suspects that includes the all-star talents of Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church. Also returning for this sequel is writer/director Rian Johnson (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) for another dose of comedy and mystery with many nods to classic detective stories. All Release dates
Best detective movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ or DVD in 2025
2024, 2023, 2021, 2020 and the 2010's best rated detective movies out on DVD, Bluray or streaming on VOD (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ & More).-
Limbo
DIRECTOR: Ivan Sen
CAST: Simon Baker, Rob Collins & Natasha Wanganeen
Detective Travis Hurley has grown extra jaded over time with the amount of cases he’s covered. He finds himself going down the road of a cold-case murder in the outback that has gone unsolved for twenty years. He becomes obsessed with the homicide of an Aboriginal woman, peeling back a dark layer of injustice within the community of Aboriginal Australians. This mystery-crime thriller comes from director and writer Ivan Sen (Expired, Mystery Road) and stars Simon Baker (Blaze, High Ground), Rob Collins (The Wrong Girl, Total Control), Natasha Wanganeen (The Survival of Kindness), and Nicholas Hope (Picnic at Hanging Rock). All Release dates -
Wise Guys
DIRECTOR: Barry Levinson
CAST: Robert De Niro, Debra Messing & Kathrine Narducci
Vito Genovese and Frank Costello have a lot in common as they’re both Italian Americans and were born into crime families. But for existing on opposing sides, they find themselves at war with each other as they manage their respective organizations. Even when Frank retired from the game in the 1950s, Vito is called upon to assassinate the old mafia leader. But will he go through with the kill? This biographical crime drama comes from director Barry Levinson (The Calling, Dopesick, The Wizard of Lies) and screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi (Vegas, Kings of South Beach) with a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, and Kathrine Narducci. All Release dates -
Havoc
DIRECTOR: Gareth Evans
CAST: Tom Hardy, Forest Whitaker & Timothy Olyphant
A drug deal was so supposed to go down but ends up proceeding horribly awry. A detective wounded in the fight finds himself fighting his way through an onslaught of criminals as he attempts to rescue the estranged son of a politician. The further he grows, the bigger the corruption he unearths, finding out just how far this criminal underworld extends. Written and directed by Gareth Evans (The Raid, Apostle), this intense action thriller stars Tom Hardy, Forest Whitaker, Timothy Olyphant, Justin Cornwell, and Luis Guzmán. All Release dates -
Lobo Feroz
DIRECTOR: Gustavo Hernández
CAST: Adriana Ugarte, Javier Gutiérrez & Rubén Ochandiano
A suspected child killer walks free after being arrested. Despite the evidence, a clerical error allowed him to walk free. Not content with the ruling, a detective attempts to investigate further into this man by enlisting the help of the mother of one of the young victims. But will their bloody quest for revenge be enough to bring justice to the murderer? Directed by Gustavo Hernández Ibañez (You Shall Not Sleep) and written by Juma Fodde and Conchi del Río, this remake of Big Bad Wolves stars Adriana Ugarte, Javier Gutiérrez, Rubén Ochandiano, Juana Acosta, Antonio Dechent, Manuel Vega, and Fernando Tejero. All Release dates -
A Haunting in Venice
DIRECTOR: Kenneth Branagh
CAST: Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Yeoh & Jamie Dornan
Director Kenneth Branagh (Hamlet) returns to direct and star in his third Hercule Poirot film, based on the mystery novels by Agatha Christie. In this adventure, Poirot finds himself retired but still bound to solve a new murder that takes place amid a seance. With a killer on the loose, it’s up to the master detective to once more solve a mysterious murder. In addition to Branagh as the lead role, the film additionally stars Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All At Once), Kelly Reilly (Pride & Prejudice), Jamie Dornan (Barb and Star Go To Vista Del Mar), Tina Fey (30 Rock), Camille Cottin, Kyle Allen, and Emma Laird. All Release dates -
The Pale Blue Eye
DIRECTOR: Scott Cooper
CAST: Christian Bale, Harry Melling & Gillian Anderson
Augustus Landor is an aged detective who finds himself once more hot on the trail of a series of murders. Aided by a young cadet, the soon-to-be-author Edgar Allan Poe, Augustus aims to solve the case of a dead cadet at 1830’s West Point Academy. But solving the case won’t be easy when Edgar vows to keep his code of silence and all the more complicated by a missing heart from a body. Written and directed by Scott Cooper (Hostiles, Antlers), this American gothic horror is based on the novel by Louis Bayard and features a cast that includes Christian Bale as Augustus Landor, Harry Melling as Edgar Allan Poe, Gillian Anderson, Lucy Boynton, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Simon McBurney, Timothy Spall, Hadley Robinson, and Robert Duvall. Watch the trailer of The Pale Blue Eye
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Glass Onion
DIRECTOR: Rian Johnson
CAST: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monáe & Edward Norton
As the sequel to Knives Out, Glass Onion continues the mystery investigations of Detective Benoit Blanc, reprised by Daniel Craig. The Southern-speaking private investigator finds himself tackling a new murder mystery case when a private Greek island becomes the scene of a murder. A number of upper-class suspects become questioned as the plot thickens in this thrilling mixture of surprise twists and darkly comedic interactions. Written and directed by Rian Johnson, having previously directed Knives Out, the film features an all-star cast that includes Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista. Watch the trailer of Glass Onion
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Marlowe
DIRECTOR: Neil Jordan
CAST: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger & Jessica Lange
Based on the novel The Black-Eyed Blonde by John Banville, this neo-noir detective story focuses on the life of private investigator Philip Marlowe. Taking place in the mid-to-late 20th century, Marlowe finds himself taking on the case of finding a lost heiress when commissioned by her ex-lover. What starts as a manhunt soon turns into a complex case that unravels in this mysterious detective picture. Directed by Neil Jordan (Greta, Breakfast on Pluto) with a screenplay by William Monahan (The Departed, The Gambler), the film stars Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, Jessica Lange, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Alan Cumming, Danny Huston, Daniela Melchior, and Colm Meaney. All Release dates -
Vengeance
DIRECTOR: B.J. Novak
CAST: B.J. Novak, Issa Rae & Ashton Kutcher
A journalist/podcaster makes a trip from New York City to Texas with intent to solve a murder. He learns of the recent death of his hookup and is determined to find answers. But he may have gotten a bigger story than he bargained for when he starts probing into the Texan community with strange results. This dark comedy of a murder mystery comes from actor B. J. Novak (The Office) making his directorial debut with a cast that includes himself, Boyd Holbrook, Dove Cameron, Issa Rae, and Ashton Kutcher. Watch the trailer of Vengeance
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Luther
DIRECTOR: Jamie Payne
CAST: Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo & Andy Serkis
Based on the hit mystery TV series, Idris Elba once more returns to the role of Detective Chief Inspector John Luther. He continues to solve complex cases in the United Kingdom, bringing justice to a world where crime runs rampant in contemporary London. Directed by Jamie Payne (The Alienist, Outlander) with a screenplay by series creator Neil Cross (The Mosquito Coast, Hard Sun), this crime drama additionally stars Cynthia Erivo (Bad Times at the El Royale) and Andy Serkis (Black Panther). All Release dates -
See How They Run
DIRECTOR: Tom George
CAST: Saoirse Ronan, Sam Rockwell & Adrien Brody
The accomplished Inspector Stoppard and his rookie sidekick Constable Stalker are called upon to investigate a series of murders involving the film industry. A film production is currently underway with bringing a play to the big screen. But when those involved with the production turn up dead, it’s up to the inspector and constable to solve the case. Directed by Tom George, this period mystery set in 1950s London stars Saoirse Ronan, Sam Rockwell, David Oyelowo, Adrien Brody, Ruth Wilson, and Harris Dickinson. Watch the trailer of See How They Run
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I Am All Girls
DIRECTOR: Donovan Marsh
CAST: Erica Wessels, Deon Lotz & Masasa Mbangeni
One detective is working as hard as she can to bust open a developing case involving child-trafficking but her quest at bringing the ring to justice is proving to be difficult. Seeking any help she can, the detective places her trust in a serial killer who may be able to help her track down such psychopaths. But will such insight be enough to put the perpetrators behind such a criminal scheme? Directed by Donovan Marsh, this South African mystery thriller stars Erica Wessels, Hlubi Mboya, Deon Lotz, and Mothusi Magano. Watch the trailer of I Am All Girls
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Sherlock Holmes 3
DIRECTOR: Dexter Fletcher
CAST: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law & Jared Harris
Based on the legendary mystery novels of Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes 3 will find the duo of Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law returning to the roles of the legendary duo of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. The pair will once more find themselves solving all manner of complicated mysteries while trying to outsmart the cunning and treacherous Professor James Moriarty (Jared Harris). Dexter Fletcher (Rocketman) directs this entry with Eddie Marsan additionally starring as Inspector Lestrade. All Release dates -
Breaking News in Yuba County
DIRECTOR: Tate Taylor
CAST: Allison Janney, Mila Kunis & Regina Hall
Sue Buttons (Allison Janney) is missing a husband and goes a quest to find her man. Doing so turns her into a bit of a local celebrity around Yuba County. But fame is fleeting and her struggle to keep up that attention leads her down a path that’ll have her running into mobsters, a policewoman, her half-sister, a new reporter, and her husband’s brother. But they may not be ready to here the truth behind his disappearance in this darkly comedic picture by Tate Taylor which additionally stars Juliette Lewis and Mila Kunis. Watch the trailer of Breaking News in Yuba County
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Death on the Nile
DIRECTOR: Kenneth Branagh
CAST: Kenneth Branagh, Gal Gadot & Letitia Wright
After the success of Kenneth Branagh's Agatha Christie adaptation 'Murder on the Orient Express, it was inevitable inspector Poirot would return to the big screen. A huge, star-led cast turned up for this delightful whodunnit, with appealing actors like Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer and Annette Bening. All Release dates -
Black and Blue
DIRECTOR: Deon Taylor
CAST: Naomie Harris, Frank Grillo & Mike Colter
Alicia West (Naomi Harris) is the newest member of the New Orleans police force, dealing with the difficulties of the crime on the streets. But there’s corruption in the streets as well when she witnesses detective Terry Malone (Frank Grillo) murder an unarmed drug dealer. As a witness with a body camera, the cops involved in Terry’s ordeal hunt her down. Now pursued by the cops, Alicia is on the run from the law and relies on the community for her survival in this gritty crime thriller. Watch the trailer of Black and Blue
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Knives Out
DIRECTOR: Rian Johnson
CAST: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas & Chris Evans
Murder is suspected when the aged author Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) the day after his 85th birthday party. With everyone in his wealthy family bickering over his estate, the intrigued private detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) has a long list of suspects. Directed by Rian Johnson (Star Wars: The Last Jedi), this witty whodunit features an all-star ensemble cast of Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson and Toni Collette. Watch the trailer of Knives Out
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Nomis
DIRECTOR: David Raymond
CAST: Henry Cavill, Ben Kingsley & Alexandra Daddario
An experienced Luitenant and his squad investigate the case of an arrested serial rapist. Once they start digging, the scope of the case appears to be way bigger then they could have expected. Watch the trailer of Nomis
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The Poison Rose
DIRECTOR: sco Cinquemani, George Gallo, Luca Giliberto
CAST: John Travolta, Morgan Freeman & Famke Janssen
The Poison Rose is a fun and old-fashioned film noir about a private detective (John Travolta) who finds himself ending up in a complicated web of murder and crime when he tries to solve the mysterious disappearance of a person. Things start to get even weirder when his daughter is actually suspect number one. Watch the trailer of The Poison Rose
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City of Lies
DIRECTOR: Brad Furman
CAST: Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker & Toby Huss
Based on the true story, 'City of Lies' tells the story of investigation following the murder the of world famous rapper The Notorious B.I.G. Watch the trailer of City of Lies
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Motherless Brooklyn
DIRECTOR: Edward Norton
CAST: Bruce Willis, Edward Norton & Willem Dafoe
Directed by actor Edward Norton, 'Motherless Brooklyn' tells the story of a Tourette's Syndrome afflicted detective trying to solve the murder of his only friend. Watch the trailer of Motherless Brooklyn
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17 Bridges
DIRECTOR: Brian Kirk
CAST: Chadwick Boseman, Sienna Miller & Taylor Kitsch
In search of a cop killer, Manhattan is shut of entirely by blocking all 17 bridges. A disgraced NYPD detective now has the chance to prove himself worthy, but he soon stumbles upon a web of corruption. Watch the trailer of 17 Bridges
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Black Tide
DIRECTOR: Erick Zonca
CAST: Vincent Cassel, Romain Duris, Charles Berling
A detective (Vincent Kassel) has to resolve the murder of a child. At the same time, his estranged son tries to reconnect with him. Watch the trailer of Black Tide
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Gone Girl
DIRECTOR: David Fincher
CAST: Ben Affleck Rosamund Pike Neil Patrick Harris
Disappearance of a woman draws huge media attention and a lot of it is turned to her husband when the rumors of his being involved in the case start circling the lobbies. Watch the trailer of Gone Girl
RATING: 81/100
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Inherent Vice
DIRECTOR: Paul Thomas Anderson
CAST: Joaquin Phoenix Josh Brolin Owen Wilson
The film is set in Los Angeles 1970, where a cop who is deep down into the addiction of drugs, investigates the disappearance of a woman who was his ex-girlfriend. Watch the trailer of Inherent Vice
RATING: 67/100
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Prisoners
DIRECTOR: Denis Villeneuve
CAST: Hugh Jackman Jake Gyllenhaal Viola Davis
A man, upon the disappearance of his daughter and her friend decides to take matters in his own hands by pursuing the suspect whereas the police also keeps on... Watch the trailer of Prisoners
RATING: 81/100
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A Walk Among the Tombstones
DIRECTOR: Scott Frank
CAST: Liam Neeson Dan Stevens David Harbour
A rich drug kingpin is shaken by the abduction and subsequent murder of his wife, so he hires a private investigator to look into the matter and find the culprit. Watch the trailer of A Walk Among the Tombstones
RATING: 65/100
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The Face of an Angel
DIRECTOR: Michael Winterbottom
CAST: Daniel Brühl Kate Beckinsale Valerio Mastandrea
A murder draws the attention of a journalist and a documentary film maker so they both set out to follow the story of that murder as well as the murderer. Watch the trailer of The Face of an Angel
RATING: 47/100
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In The Shadow
DIRECTOR: David Ondrícek
CAST: Ivan Trojan Sebastian Koch Sona Norisová
Based in the Czechoslovakia of 1950s, the story depicts a simple robbery case that is investigated by a police captain but just when the captain realizes that there is... Watch the trailer of In The Shadow
RATING: 72/100
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Murder on the Orient Express
DIRECTOR: Kenneth Branagh
CAST: Johnny Depp Michelle Pfeiffer Judi Dench
Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot, one of the world's most beloved detectives is returning to the big screen in 2017! The ensemble cast looks pretty promising, with names like Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Judi Dench and Penelope Cruz... Watch the trailer of Murder on the Orient Express
RATING: 90/100
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Last Night of Amore
DIRECTOR: Andrea Di Stefano
CAST: Piersco Favino, Linda Caridi & Antonio Gerardi
Writer and director Andrea Di Stefano (The Informer, Escobar: Paradise Lost) helms this thrilling dose of intense police drama. Just when police lieutenant Franco Amore thought he had placed that life of crime fighting behind him, his retirement is put on hold. He just arrived at the crime scene of a diamond heist to discover his long-time partner was murdered. Unwilling to let this go, the cop sets off on one last quest of justice and vengeance. This cop thriller stars Piersco Favino, Linda Caridi, and Antonio Gerardi. All Release dates -
Decision to Leave
DIRECTOR: Park Chan-wook
CAST: Tang Wei, Park Hae-il & Lee Jung-hyun
Legendary director Park Chan-wook of Oldboy fame has crafted an intriguing tale of murder and mystery. The film centers around Hae-jun, a detective who seeks to solve a recent murder. The investigation leads him towards the victim’s widow Seo-rae, a mysterious woman who may just be a top suspect in the case. The investigation proceeds with secrets and lies unearthed, making Hae-jun question his problem-solving skills and his relationship with Seo-rae. Loaded with drama and thrills, this murder mystery stars Tang Wei and Park Hae-i. Watch the trailer of Decision to Leave
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Marco effekten
DIRECTOR: Martin Zandvliet
CAST: Ulrich Thomsen, Zaki Youssef & Sofie Torp
The thriller 'Marco effect' is a new film about the special unit of the police, Department Q, based on Jussi Adler-Olsen's fifth book in the crime series. All Release dates -
Wind River
DIRECTOR: Taylor Sheridan
CAST: Jeremy Renner Elizabeth Olsen Jon Bernthal
An FBI agent teams with the town's veteran game tracker to investigate a murder that occurred on a Native American reservation. Watch the trailer of Wind River
RATING: 84/100
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