A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate Whodunnit Guide
Solve the puzzle.
Clever mysteries, ensemble casts, and sharp wit for fans of Knives Out.
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The movie list
- 01
Clue
This cult classic is the definitive ensemble whodunnit, perfectly balancing slapstick humor with a genuine 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.
- 02
See How They Run
A meta, stylish take on the genre that captures the same playful, self-aware energy as Knives Out.
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
Gosford Park
A masterclass in the country house mystery, focusing on class dynamics and a sprawling, star-studded cast.
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.
- 04
The Nice Guys
Features incredible comedic chemistry and a sharp, stylish mystery set against a vibrant 1970s backdrop.
A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
- 05
Brick
Directed by Rian Johnson, this film applies hardboiled detective tropes to a high school setting with unique flair.
A teenage loner pushes his way into the underworld of a high school crime ring to investigate the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend.
- 06
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
A fast-paced, meta-commentary on detective stories filled with sharp dialogue and unexpected twists.
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...
- 07
Murder on the Orient Express
The gold standard for the classic Agatha Christie adaptation, featuring an iconic detective and a legendary cast.
In 1935, when his train is stopped by deep snow, detective Hercule Poirot is called on to solve a murder that occurred in his car the night before.
- 08
The Kid Detective
A darkly comedic and surprisingly poignant subversion of the detective genre that keeps you guessing.
A once-celebrated kid detective, now 31, continues to solve the same trivial mysteries between hangovers and bouts of self-pity. Until a naive client brings him his first 'adult' case, to find out who brutally murdered her boyfriend.
- 09
Murder by Death
A hilarious, star-studded satire that pokes fun at every major detective trope in the book.
Lionel Twain invites the world's five greatest detectives to a 'dinner and murder'. Included are a blind butler, a deaf-mute maid, screams, spinning rooms, secret passages, false identities and more plot turns and twists than are decently allowed.
- 10
The Thin Man
The original blueprint for the witty, banter-filled detective duo that remains endlessly charming.
Former detective Nick Charles has retired from police work, preferring a life of cocktails, parties, and relaxation with his wealthy wife, Nora. Their holiday is interrupted when the daughter of Nick’s former client asks for help finding her missing father, eccentric inventor Clyde Wynant. When Wynant’s body is discovered, Nick is drawn back into the investigation, with Nora eagerly joining him. As the couple questions Wynant’s family, friends, and business associates, a tangled web of greed, deception, and murder begins to unravel. Directed by W. S. Van Dyke and adapted from Dashiell Hammett’s novel, The Thin Man combines witty dialogue, sophisticated comedy, romance, and classic mystery. William Powell and Myrna Loy are perfectly matched as Nick and Nora Charles, whose playful banter and effortless chemistry made them one of Hollywood’s most beloved screen couples. This stylish 1934 mystery remains a landmark of classic American cinema.