A Glean movie guide
Whodunits Without the Jumpscares
Pure deduction, zero dread.
Engaging murder mysteries that prioritize clever puzzles and wit over fear.
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The movie list
- 01
Knives Out
A modern masterpiece that revitalized the whodunit with sharp wit and a brilliant ensemble cast.
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 investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.
- 02
Clue
This cult classic turns a beloved board game into a fast-paced, hilarious, and low-stakes 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.
- 03
Murder on the Orient Express
A lavish, traditional adaptation that focuses entirely on Hercule Poirot’s legendary deductive skills.
Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.
- 04
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Benoit Blanc returns in this vibrant, puzzle-box sequel that trades the mansion for a private island.
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.
- 05
See How They Run
A charming, meta-humorous take on the genre set against the backdrop of a 1950s London theater production.
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.
- 06
The Thin Man
Enjoy the ultimate screwball mystery featuring a witty, cocktail-sipping detective duo.
A husband and wife detective team takes on the search for a missing inventor and almost get killed for their efforts.
- 07
Enola Holmes
A spirited, family-friendly adventure that follows Sherlock’s younger sister as she solves her own puzzles.
While searching for her missing mother, intrepid teen Enola Holmes uses her sleuthing skills to outsmart big brother Sherlock and help a runaway lord.
- 08
Game Night
A hilarious comedy where a routine game night spirals into a genuine, high-stakes mystery.
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.
- 09
Gosford Park
An intricate, character-driven mystery that explores social dynamics within an English country estate.
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.