Best Mystery Movies

Q: What are the top three spots?

The top three spots are held, in order, by Shutter Island , Se7en , The Da Vinci Code . The ranking can change as votes are added.

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Discover the best mystery Movies, ranked from best to worst.

Based on 185 votes, the movie Shutter Island, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo, came in first as the best mystery movie ever made, followed by Se7en and The Da Vinci Code from 2006. Scroll down for the top 10 mystery Movies, recommended by movie fans in 2026.

Recommend the best mystery movies

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Shutter Island

2010 - Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Emily Mortimer, Michelle Williams

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Federal law enforcement officer Teddy Daniels arrives with his partner Chuck on the small island of Shutter, home to an institution for convicted criminals with mental disorders. They are •••

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Se7en

1995 - Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. McGinley, R. Lee Ermey

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Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the seven deadly sins in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured •••

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The Da Vinci Code

2006 - Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Paul Bettany, Jean Reno

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The famous semiologist Professor Robert Langdon (Tom Hanks) is summoned one night to the Louvre Museum, where a curator has been murdered, leaving a mysterious trail of symbols and clues. •••

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Sherlock Holmes

2009 - Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, Eddie Marsan

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Eccentric consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy England.

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Knives Out

2019 - Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon

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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 •••

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Coco

2017 - Anthony Gonzalez, Gael García Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renée Victor, Ana...

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Although music has been forbidden in his family for generations, young Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming a true singer like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). •••

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Allegiant

2016 - Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Jeff Daniels, Naomi Watts...

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Beatrice Prior and Tobias Eaton venture into the world outside of the fence and are taken into protective custody by a mysterious agency known as the Bureau of Genetic Welfare. Adventure •••

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The Maze Runner

2014 - Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Ki Hong Lee, Aml Ameen, Blake Cooper, Thomas...

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When Thomas wakes in the lift, all he remembers is his name. His memory has been erased. But he is not alone. When the doors open, other boys surround him and welcome him to what they call •••

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Enola Holmes

2020 - Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, Helena Bonham Carter, Louis Partridge...

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While searching for her missing mother, brave teenager Enola Holmes uses her detective skills to outwit her older brother Sherlock and help a fugitive nobleman.

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Gothika

2003 - Halle Berry, Robert Downey Jr., Charles S. Dutton, Penélope Cruz, John Carroll Lynch

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After a car crash, a criminal psychologist regains consciousness only to find that she's a patient in the same mental institution that currently employs her. It seems she's been accused of •••

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Frequently asked questions

Which movie is in first place?

Shutter Island is currently ranked first on TopFaves, with 15 votes for and 1 vote against in this list.

What are the top three spots?

The top three spots are held, in order, by Shutter Island, Se7en, The Da Vinci Code. The ranking can change as votes are added.

What are the most recent movies in this list?

Among the titles with a known release year, the most recent are: Backrooms (2026), Colors of Evil: Black (2026), Desire (2026).

Which movies from 2010–2019 are included?

Titles released in this period include Ad Astra (2019), Into the Labyrinth (2019), Knives Out (2019).

How many votes have been recorded?

In total, 185 votes have been recorded. The total refers to the whole list and is not the number of different people who voted.

How do I vote and how is the ranking decided?

Press the up arrow if you recommend an option or the down arrow if you do not. You can use the search box in the list to quickly find a name and vote directly. The order takes into account both positive and negative votes and how many there are, and positions can change as votes are added.