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1. Castle (2009–2016)
TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
When a psychopath commits murders based on novelist Castle's books, Detective Beckett seeks his help to solve the case. He decides to work with her and uses his experiences as research for his novels.
Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas
Votes: 174,450
2. Knives Out (2019)
PG-13 | 130 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A detective investigates the death of the patriarch of an eccentric, combative family.
Director: Rian Johnson | Stars: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis
Votes: 774,205 | Gross: $165.36M
3. Basic Instinct (1992)
R | 127 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
A violent police detective investigates a brutal murder that might involve a manipulative and seductive novelist.
Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn
Votes: 219,250 | Gross: $117.73M
4. Sinister (I) (2012)
R | 110 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
A controversial true-crime writer finds a box of Super 8 home movies in his new home, revealing that the murder case he is currently researching could be the work of an unknown serial killer whose legacy dates back to the 1960s.
Director: Scott Derrickson | Stars: Ethan Hawke, Juliet Rylance, James Ransone, Fred Thompson
Votes: 280,376 | Gross: $48.09M
5. Magpie Murders (2022– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Editor Susan Ryeland gets drawn into a web of intrigue and murder when she receives Alan Conway's unfinished manuscript of an Atticus Pünd mystery.
Stars: Conleth Hill, Lesley Manville, Tim McMullan, Ian Lloyd Anderson
Votes: 6,993
6. Blithe Spirit (2020)
PG-13 | 99 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
A spiritualist medium holds a seance for a writer suffering from writer's block but accidentally summons the spirit of his deceased first wife, which leads to an increasingly complex love triangle with his current wife of five years.
Director: Edward Hall | Stars: Dan Stevens, Isla Fisher, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Michele Dotrice
Votes: 8,565
7. Murder on the Blackpool Express (2017 TV Movie)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
A Blackpool coach driver and a female tour guide get caught up in a whodunit mystery when someone starts bumping off their passengers, the elderly fans of a crime novelist who's showing them places that inspired his works, one by one.
Director: Simon Delaney | Stars: Susie Blake, Katy Cavanagh-Jupe, Matthew Cottle, Kevin Eldon
Votes: 1,593
8. Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar (2019 TV Movie)
95 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
On an archaeological dig in Iraq, author Agatha Christie uncovers a series of murders.
Director: Sam Yates | Stars: Jonah Hauer-King, Lyndsey Marshal, Bronagh Waugh, Jack Deam
Votes: 2,625
9. Polar Park (2023– )
53 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Crime author Rousseau travels to Mouthe. Here, Brother Giacomo is waiting for him, who has important info about Rousseau's deceased mother. But when he arrives, Giacomo has just died. Rousseau decides to investigate.
Stars: Jean-Paul Rouve, Guillaume Gouix, India Hair, Pierre Lottin
Votes: 622
10. The Boy Next Door (2008 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 90 min | Crime, Thriller
Published author and photographer Sara Wylde takes a writer's break--a trip--to gain inspiration for a novel. She soon finds sensual intrigue, and a clue, before realizing she's stepped into a mysterious and life-threatening reality.
Director: Neill Fearnley | Stars: Dina Meyer, Woody Jeffreys, Marc Menard, Barclay Hope
Votes: 439
11. Purple Violets (2007)
103 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Patti Petalson (Blair) struggles with the pressure of becoming the next important American writer.
Director: Edward Burns | Stars: Annette Arnold, Max Baker, Selma Blair, James Biberi
Votes: 3,467
12. Paul Temple (1969–1971)
50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Crime-novelist Paul Temple solves mysteries with the help of his wife Steve.
Stars: Francis Matthews, Ros Drinkwater, June Ellis, George Sewell
Votes: 95
13. V (2020)
TV-MA | 140 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
A celebrated cop attempts to hunt down a serial killer who has specifically challenged him to put an end to the killing spree.
Director: Mohana Krishna Indraganti | Stars: Nani, Sudheer Babu Posani, Nivetha Thomas, Aditi Rao Hydari
Votes: 9,065
14. Trenchcoat (1983)
PG | 91 min | Comedy, Mystery, Thriller
An aspiring mystery writer becomes accidently embroiled in an international plot during a two-week stay in Malta.
Director: Michael Tuchner | Stars: Margot Kidder, Robert Hays, David Suchet, Gila von Weitershausen
Votes: 553 | Gross: $4.30M
15. Bizarre, Bizarre (1937)
84 min | Comedy
In Victorian London, a crime novelist and his wife fake their disappearance in order to hide from an uptight Anglican bishop who is leading a campaign against the "evils" of crime fiction.
Director: Marcel Carné | Stars: Françoise Rosay, Michel Simon, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Louis Jouvet
Votes: 1,966
16. Thrill of the Kill (2006 TV Movie)
88 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brilliant New York crime author Graydon Jennings agrees to help Kelly Holden investigate her sister Allison's murder, which seems uncannily equal to one his anti-hero-lead character Carlton... See full summary »
Director: Richard Roy | Stars: Shiri Appleby, Chris Potter, Paul Hopkins, James Kidnie
Votes: 449
17. Tomorrow at Seven (1933)
Passed | 62 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
People in an old, dark mansion are menaced by a maniac called "The Black Ace."
Director: Ray Enright | Stars: Chester Morris, Vivienne Osborne, Frank McHugh, Allen Jenkins
Votes: 408
18. Presumed Dead (2006 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 86 min | Thriller
An intelligent international crime writer attempts to out wit a clever homicide detective, only to be trapped by her in his own intricate scheme.
Director: George Mendeluk | Stars: Sherilyn Fenn, Duncan Regehr, Rhonda Dent, Jay Brazeau
Votes: 299
19. Wilde Alliance (1978)
60 min | Drama
Amy, an artist, and Rupert, a writer, are a middle-aged British couple who double as amateur detectives.
Stars: Julia Foster, John Stride, John Lee, Patrick Newell
Votes: 36
20. Deepshit
Thriller | Post-production
Struggling crime novelist Dipshit blurs reality, creating characters entangled in a real missing person case. With friend Naina, they navigate a twisted narrative, leading to mysterious deaths in his isolated world.
Director: Adhyayan Rane | Stars: Girija Oak, Resham Shrivardhan, Mohit Agarwal, Ajitesh Gupta
21. Murder on the Orient Express: Interview with producer Richard Goodwin (2017 Video)
18 min | Short, History, Mystery
Star: Richard Goodwin
22. The Long Goodbye: Elliot Gould discusses the film with Michael Connelly (2012 Video)
53 min | Documentary, Biography, Talk-Show
Elliott Gould Discusses The Long Goodbye - a conversation with crime novelist Michael Connelly, recorded in March 2012.
Stars: Michael Connelly, Elliott Gould
23. Agatha Christie: A Portrait (2014 Video)
10 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
Star: Mathew Prichard
24. Meet the Real Nick Carter (1919)
Short
A profile of the man behind the thrilling fictional adventures of detective Nick Carter.
25. Small Crimes (2008)
5 min | Short, Horror, Thriller
A crime novelist employs dark methods to cure himself of a crippling case of writer's block.
Director: David Woods | Stars: Duncan Barrett, Natalie Woods
Votes: 6
26. Ord (2011)
15 min | Short, Crime, Drama
A stranger, apparently a great fan of the author, asks for a signed copy of Eigil Strøm's latest novel... the one with the girl.
Director: Sven Vinge | Stars: Rasmus Haxen, Samy Andersen, Aske Ruus
Votes: 8
27.
The Old Fox (1977– )
Episode:
Ein verlorenes Leben
(2001)
Crime, Drama
Wolfgang Garda, his wife Elisabeth Garda and Wolfgang's brother Valentin will spend the weekend in their hunting lodge.Wolfgang travels alone, Elisabeth and Valentin travel in the car of ... See full summary »
Director: Helmuth Ashley | Stars: Rolf Schimpf, Michael Ande, Pierre Sanoussi-Bliss, Markus Böttcher
Votes: 15
28.
Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
Episode:
A Slight Case of Murder
(1996)
Not Rated | 27 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
A game of cat and mouse ensues between a female mystery novelist and her jealous former husband when he accuses her of having a love affair with her nosy neighbor's son.
Director: Brian Helgeland | Stars: Francesca Annis, Christopher Cazenove, Elizabeth Spriggs, Patrick Barlow
Votes: 510
29.
Rosamunde Pilcher (1993– )
Episode:
Pralinen zum Frühstück
(2019)
Drama, Romance
Annabelle Rosewood is presenter of the TV program "Lost and Found" in which she is looking for the owners of lost luggage.This night she presents a old suitcase with elegant clothes and an ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Prill | Stars: Hedi Honert, Max Engelke, Fanny Stavjanik, Max Tidof
Votes: 41
30.
Republic of Doyle (2010–2014)
Episode:
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Doyle
(2010)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Jake is dogged by mystery writer Garrison Steele who wants to base his next mystery novel on Jake's life.
Director: Robert Lieberman | Stars: Allan Hawco, Sean McGinley, Lynda Boyd, Rachel Wilson
Votes: 94
31.
Timeshift (2002–2017)
Episode:
Italian Noir: The Story of Italian Crime Fiction
(2010)
60 min | Documentary
Documentary which profiles a new wave of Italian crime fiction that has emerged to challenge the conventions of the detective novel.
Director: Francis Welch | Stars: Jason Isaacs, Giuliana Pieri, Andrea Camilleri, Maxim Jakubowski
Votes: 11
32.
Republic of Doyle (2010–2014)
Episode:
Rusted Steele
(2012)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Novelist Garrison Steele returns, hiring the Doyles to track down the love of his life. The Doyle home gets a new houseguest who's not planning on leaving any time soon. Jake dodges Nikki while wooing Leslie - who'll have none of it.
Director: Stefan Scaini | Stars: Allan Hawco, Sean McGinley, Lynda Boyd, Krystin Pellerin
Votes: 79
33.
Bones (2005–2017)
Episode:
The Dude in the Dam
(2013)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The team investigates a man whose main form of income is donating sperm. He was popular to prospective parents due to his looks and intellect. Also, Brennan and another mystery writer exchange criticisms about each others books.
Director: Kevin Hooks | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor
Votes: 739
34.
Bones (2005–2017)
Episode:
The Corpse at the Convention
(2014)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Brennan gives a keynote speech at a convention for forensic scientists, who are all eager to help when the remains of a body are discovered in a stairwell, but the Jeffersonian team are stunned when Hodgins becomes a murder suspect.
Director: Chad Lowe | Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Tamara Taylor
Votes: 709