A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate Whodunit Guide
Case closed.
Clever mysteries, sharp humor, and ensemble casts that keep you guessing until the end.
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The movie list
- 01
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Benoit Blanc returns in this direct sequel that perfectly captures the wit and ensemble energy of the original.
World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends.
- 02
See How They Run
This meta-theatrical mystery blends 1950s charm with a playful, self-aware tone.
In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered. When world-weary Inspector Stoppard and eager rookie Constable Stalker take on the case, the two find themselves thrown into a puzzling whodunit within the glamorously sordid theater underground, investigating the mysterious homicide at their own peril.
- 03
Clue
A high-energy cult classic that delivers rapid-fire dialogue and a quintessential mansion-based mystery.
Clue finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at the mansion of their host, Mr. Boddy -- who turns up dead after his secret is exposed: He was blackmailing all of them. With the killer among them, the guests and Boddy's chatty butler must suss out the culprit before the body count rises.
- 04
Game Night
A fast-paced, twisty ride where a friendly game night spirals into a genuine, high-stakes investigation.
Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.
- 05
Murder on the Orient Express
A lavish, classic whodunit featuring an eccentric detective and a train full of suspects with hidden motives.
Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.
- 06
Gosford Park
This masterfully crafted country house mystery offers a deep, star-studded look at class dynamics and secrets.
In 1930s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.
- 07
The Nice Guys
An unlikely duo navigates a complex 1970s conspiracy with sharp, hilarious chemistry.
A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
- 08
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
A self-aware, twist-filled neo-noir that balances a gritty crime plot with brilliant comedic timing.
A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role...