Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "amateur-sleuth"

51. Good Wife's Guide to Murder (2023)

84 min | Crime, Thriller

When an expert in spousal murder is accused of killing her husband, she must use her investigation skills to prove her innocence.

Director: Max McGuire | Stars: Nola Martin, Tennille Read, Shaun Benson, Alex Harrouch

Votes: 130

52. The Riddle (2007 Video)

PG-13 | 116 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A journalist investigates a series of murders that follows the discovery of an unpublished novel by Charles Dickens in the cellar of an old Thames-side-pub. Gradually he becomes obsessed with unraveling a century-old murder in the pages of the manuscript. Only when he has done so, with the help of a mysterious beach-combing tramp who stalks the Thames foreshore, is he able to solve the modern ... See full summary »

Director: Brendan Foley | Stars: Mark Asante, Julie Cox, Vera Day, 'Long Bob' Elvin

Votes: 1,928

53. Cheerleader Nightmare (2018 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 86 min | Mystery, Thriller

While flying a drone with the AV club, teenage SOPHIE discovers her boyfriend cheating with the school's head cheerleader - busted. But when the cheerleader turns up murdered, Sophie ... See full summary »

Director: Danny J. Boyle | Stars: Taylor Murphy, Melissa Ponzio, Johnny Visotcky, Raleigh Cain

Votes: 313

54. Penguin Pool Murder (1932)

Passed | 70 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Shady stockbroker and abusive husband Gerald Parker is found dead in the penguin pool of a NYC aquarium after being knocked cold by his wife's boyfriend.

Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Edna May Oliver, Robert Armstrong, James Gleason, Mae Clarke

Votes: 1,416

55. Fünf Freunde 4 (2015)

97 min | Adventure, Crime, Family

Bernhard, the father of Julian, Dick and Anne organized an exhibition to Egypt. Here, discover the friends after an attempted burglary an old gold amulet. So they fly with Elena, a ... See full summary »

Director: Mike Marzuk | Stars: Valeria Eisenbart, Quirin Oettl, Justus Schlingensiepen, Neele-Marie Nickel

Votes: 389

56. Murder on the Blackboard (1934)

Passed | 71 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

A pretty young music teacher is bludgeoned to death in Hildegarde's school, where she's reunited with Oscar, but the autopsy report says she was dying from poison too.

Director: George Archainbaud | Stars: Edna May Oliver, James Gleason, Bruce Cabot, Gertrude Michael

Votes: 791

57. Shubho Mahurat (2003)

150 min | Crime, Mystery

An actress mysteriously dies after the "Shubho Mahurat," a celebration of the first shot of the film. A journalist and her perceptive aunt investigate.

Director: Rituparno Ghosh | Stars: Sharmila Tagore, Nandita Das, Kalyani Mandal, Moumita Gupta

Votes: 605

58. The Peppercorns and the Secret of the Deep Sea (2020)

94 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

An unbeatable team of five teenage friends, the Peppercorns, unites to find out who is behind the kidnapping of a missing oceanographer who has discovered a means of getting rid of plastic waste in the ocean.

Director: Christian Theede | Stars: Emilia Flint, Caspar Fischer-Ortmann, Leander Pütz, Charlotte Martz

Votes: 95

59. The Famous Five and the Valley of Dinosaurs (2018)

102 min | Adventure, Family

En route to a party they are not keen on attending, the Famous Five are almost relieved when Aunt Fanny's car breaks down, stranding them in a small town. To pass the time, they visit the ... See full summary »

Director: Mike Marzuk | Stars: Allegra Tinnefeld, Marinus Hohmann, Ron Antony Renzenbrink, Amelie Lammers

Votes: 307

60. The Whiz Kid and the Mystery at Riverton (1974 TV Movie)

60 min | Drama, Family

A boy inventor, his sister and his buddy catch a crooked city treasurer and his cronies with science.

Director: Tom Leetch | Stars: Eric Shea, Clay O'Brien, Kim Richards, Edward Andrews

Votes: 77

61. The Darklings (1999 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 92 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

A bed-ridden teen believes he has witnessed the murder of one of his neighbors. When no body is found, he then recruits friends to attempt to prove the death.

Director: Jeffrey Reiner | Stars: Suzanne Somers, Timothy Busfield, Ryan DeBoer, Meghan Ory

Votes: 334

62. By the Pricking of My Thumbs (2005)

105 min | Comedy, Mystery

The Beresfords investigate mysterious deaths at an old people's home.

Director: Pascal Thomas | Stars: Catherine Frot, André Dussollier, Geneviève Bujold, Laurent Terzieff

Votes: 1,269

63. The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper (1976 TV Movie)

120 min | Family, Mystery

Daffy Fernald loses her brother's toy rocket when it flies into a storm drain. She knows Alvin will be upset if he finds out, so she climbs into the dark tunnel to search for it. She spots ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Leetch | Stars: Eric Shea, Clay O'Brien, Kim Richards, Richard Bakalyan

Votes: 67

64. The Devil Plays (1931)

Passed | 63 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A murder mystery evolves during a weekend at an exclusive mansion.

Director: Richard Thorpe | Stars: Jameson Thomas, Florence Britton, Thomas E. Jackson, Richard Tucker

Votes: 191

65. The Peppercorns and the Curse of the Black King (2017)

99 min | Adventure, Comedy, Crime

Mia and Benny are two enterprising kids from Hamburg with a passion for investigations. On a trip to the Gruber family farmhouse in southern Tyrol, they discover that the farm has been hit by the Black King's curse.

Director: Christian Theede | Stars: Leo Seppi, Lilly Barshy, Marleen Quentin, Ruben Meiller

Votes: 223

66. Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter (1939)

Approved | 68 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

When a close friend of the Drew family is accused of murder in a rural community, Nancy, aided by boyfriend Ted, helps her lawyer father expose the real killers.

Director: William Clemens | Stars: Bonita Granville, Frankie Thomas, John Litel, Aldrich Bowker

Votes: 844

67. For Heaven's Sake (2021)

30 min | Documentary, Comedy, Crime

The search for Harold Heaven, who mysteriously disappeared from his remote cabin in Ontario, Canada, in the winter of 1934.

Stars: Mike Mildon, Jackson Rowe, Blake Canning, Sylvain Plasse

Votes: 296

68. Murder on a Bridle Path (1936)

Approved | 66 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery

After Hildegarde proves that the accidental riding death on a Central Park bridle path is really murder, she's faced with a plethora of red herrings and a real killer.

Directors: William Hamilton, Edward Killy | Stars: James Gleason, Helen Broderick, Louise Latimer, Owen Davis Jr.

Votes: 529

69. The Art Mysteries (2020– )

29 min | Documentary, Biography, History

Art sleuth Waldemar Januszczak uncovers the secret meanings hidden within some of the greatest paintings by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne and Seurat .

Star: Waldemar Januszczak

Votes: 48

70. 13 Hours: Race Against Time (2010–2012)

25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Two seasons, two story arcs. Season one, a bunch of terrorists take over a school to get to an instructor who has access to an advanced scientific device. A core group of youngsters fight ... See full summary »

Stars: Timon Wloka, Janina Fautz, Timmi Trinks, Ugur Ekeroglu

Votes: 179

71. No One Sleeps (2000)

R | 108 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

Was the AIDS virus created during an experiment gone awry at the Pentagon top security genetic laboratory? Stefan, an East German medical student whose father was a high-ranking AIDS scientist in the former GDR, is determined to find out.

Director: Jochen Hick | Stars: Tom Wlaschiha, Irit Levi, Jim Thalman, Richard Conti

Votes: 319

72. Who Killed Mary Whats'ername? (1971)

PG | 90 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller

A prostitute is murdered on the streets of a tough, low-income neighborhood. A diabetic retired boxer who knew her is appalled by the lack of interest shown in the case by the police or ... See full summary »

Director: Ernest Pintoff | Stars: Red Buttons, Sylvia Miles, Alice Playten, Conrad Bain

Votes: 210

73. Hollyweird (1998 TV Movie)

60 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror

Unsold TV pilot about three young ambitious true crime documentary filmmakers (an Ohio couple and their L.A. friend) recording their amateur sleuth attempts to solve grisly murders in Hollywood for their rising TV show 'Hollyweird.'

Director: Jefery Levy | Stars: Fab Filippo, Melissa George, Bodhi Elfman, Ivar Brogger

Votes: 52

74. White Lie (1991 TV Movie)

PG-13 | 93 min | Drama

A New York official (Hines) avenges his Southern father's racial slaying with the assistance of a doctor (O'Toole) probing her past.

Director: Bill Condon | Stars: Gregory Hines, Annette O'Toole, Bill Nunn, Gregg Henry

Votes: 141

75. Finding Kelly (2000)

PG | 88 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery

Two teenage detectives, who started off finding lost kittens, begin searching for a missing high-school senior.

Director: Lynn Hamrick | Stars: Keith Allison, Christopher Allport, Jeannetta Arnette, Jameson Baltes

Votes: 222

76. Käuzchenkuhle (1969)

79 min | Adventure, Crime, Family

Three teen amateur sleuths help the police to solve a case in which the grandfather of one of them is involved.

Director: Walter Beck | Stars: Martin Flörchinger, Dieter Wien, Manfred Krug, Regina Beyer

Votes: 37

77. La princesse du Nil (1999– )

26 min | Animation

Historical fiction series series in the 13th century BCE. The protagonist is Neteb, Princess of Egypt. She is depicted as the younger sister of Queen Nefertari and the sister-in-law of ... See full summary »

Stars: Guillaume Orsat, Gilbert Lévy, Mathieu Buscatto, Olivier Jankovic

Votes: 32

78. Die Suche nach dem wunderbunten Vögelchen (1964)

66 min | Adventure, Fantasy

A bird that is the mascot of a children's home is stolen. The children help the police to find it.

Director: Rolf Losansky | Stars: Willi Schrade, Ernst-Georg Schwill, Benno Mieth, Ulrich Mende

Votes: 31

79. Nancy Drew: Tomb of the Lost Queen (2012 Video Game)

E | Adventure, Mystery, Romance

Teen detective Nancy Drew joins a team of archaeologists and explores the mysteries of an ancient Egyptian tomb.

Director: Tim Burke | Stars: Lani Minella, Dave Rivas, Marianna de Fazio, Gabriel Wolf

Votes: 50

80. GasLamp (2015– )

Mystery

A young appraiser searches out the value of forgotten relics as she struggles to find the deeper value of her own self worth.

Stars: Ginger Marin, Rudy Quintanilla, Jeffrey Alan Solomon, Justin Little

81. Married in Malibu

Action, Comedy, Drama | Filming

A murder mystery irrelevant romantic comedy that takes place in Malibu.

Director: Kailin Gow | Stars: Kailin Gow, Nancy Wu, James Wu

82. Sadie Silver Mysteries: Catalina, Crimes, and Coconut Pies

Adventure, Crime, Drama | Filming

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Director: Kailin Gow | Stars: Kailin Gow, Nancy Wu

83. Bari Weiss to the Woodshed (2019 Video)

414 min | Documentary, News

In this seven-hour video for Patreon, Ryan Dawson blasts Bari Weiss for spouting Zionist propaganda on Joe Rogan's podcast.

Stars: Ryan Dawson, Bari Weiss, Joe Rogan, Nathan Phillips

Votes: 15

84. Küken für Kairo (1985)

85 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

Two pilots fly newly hatched chickens from Germany to Egypt. One of the chickens causes a stir.

Director: Arend Agthe | Stars: Leo Agthe, Michael Alexander, Hans Beerhenke, Gottfried Breitfuss

Votes: 25

85. The Masked Marvels (1917)

Comedy, Short

A maid and butler who yearn to be detectives get their big break when their employer fires them. They rush to offer their services to the police, who send them to solve a robbery.

Director: Allen Curtis | Stars: Gale Henry, Milton Sills, Billy Franey, Milburn Morante

Votes: 16

86. The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977–1979)
Episode: Will the Real Santa Claus...? (1977)

60 min | Crime, Family, Mystery

A burglar dressed as Santa. A drifter in a stable next door, gets accused for burgling. Nancy don't believe that this gentle man is guilty, so she starts looking for clues. A mysterious car around. Who and what is going on?

Director: Michael Pataki | Stars: Pamela Sue Martin, William Schallert, Dan O'Herlihy, Rick Springfield

Votes: 65

87. Matt Houston (1982–1985)
Episode: Killing Isn't Everything (1982)

48 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When football team owner Jock Stryker is killed, suspicion falls on quarterback Randy, a friend of Houston's. Many people wanted Stryker dead, including his abused girlfriend Andrea, his resentful gofer Crusher, and Coach Buck Turley.

Director: Don Chaffey | Stars: Lee Horsley, Pamela Hensley, John Aprea, Paul Brinegar

Votes: 37

88. My Favorite Martian (1963–1966)
Episode: Super-Duper Snooper (1964)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Mrs. Brown is taking a mail order course on how to be a private detective and her first assignment is to prepare a dossier on an unsuspecting person. She chooses Martin who is concerned about her discovering his Martian identity.

Director: Leslie Goodwins | Stars: Ray Walston, Bill Bixby, Pamela Britton, Cliff Norton

Votes: 57

89. The Powers of Matthew Star (1982–1983)
Episode: The Accused (1982)

46 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

When a cop is killed while the police were in the middle of an operation. One of the other cops recognizes Walt as the killer. Walt is arrested and at his arraignment they produce a video ... See full summary »

Director: Ron Satlof | Stars: Peter Barton, Amy Steel, Louis Gossett Jr., John Aprea

Votes: 51

90. Remington Steele (1982–1987)
Episode: Steele Waters Run Deep (1982)

TV-PG | 49 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Laura and Remington are hired by three video game creators to find their missing partner, who has apparently disappeared with a large portion of the company's assets and their newest video game.

Director: Jeff Bleckner | Stars: Stephanie Zimbalist, Pierce Brosnan, James Read, Janet DeMay

Votes: 221

91. Mystery Woman (2003–2007)
Episode: In the Shadows (2007)

TV-G | 82 min | Mystery

While searching for a KGB double agent who was about to be exposed by another Russian spy-turned-successful author, mystery bookstore owner Samantha Kinsey and her secretive friend and ... See full summary »

Director: David S. Cass Sr. | Stars: Kellie Martin, Clarence Williams III, Nina Siemaszko, Casey Sander

Votes: 542

92. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode: Chapter Two: Vecna's Curse (2022)

TV-14 | 77 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A plane brings Mike to California -- and a dead body brings Hawkins to a halt. Nancy goes looking for leads. A shaken Eddie tells the gang what he saw.

Directors: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard

Votes: 20,724

93. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode: Chapter Three: The Monster and the Superhero (2022)

TV-14 | 63 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Murray and Joyce fly to Alaska, and El faces serious consequences. Robin and Nancy dig up dirt on Hawkins' demons. Dr. Owens delivers sobering news.

Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard

Votes: 19,980

94. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode: Chapter Four: Dear Billy (2022)

TV-14 | 78 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Max is in grave danger - and running out of time. A patient at Pennhurst Asylum has visitors. Elsewhere, in Russia, Hopper is hard at work.

Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard

Votes: 37,497

95. The Dennis O'Keefe Show (1959–1960)
Episode: It's Only Money (1959)

Comedy

When Sarge is questioned for passing a counterfeit note, Hal turns amateur criminologist and investigates his new neighbors, convinced that they must be printing fake money.

Director: Abby Berlin | Stars: Dennis O'Keefe, Hope Emerson, Rickey Kelman, Eloise Hardt

96. The Great Gildersleeve (1954–1956)
Episode: Gildy, the Private Eye (1955)

30 min | Comedy

Gildy is jealous when a handsome police detective is assigned to find the burglar who broke into his friend's safe.

Star: Willard Waterman

97. The Madame Blanc Mysteries (2021– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2021)

TV-14 | 47 min | Drama, Mystery

Antiques dealer Jean White arrives in France to uncover the mystery of her husband's death.

Director: Dermot Boyd | Stars: Sally Lindsay, Steve Edge, Sue Holderness, Robin Askwith

Votes: 206

98. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–2013)
Episode: Beware the Beast from Below (2010)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The gang has to battle police and parental involvement while trying to solve the mystery of a Slime Mutant who's trapping his victims in a gelatinous cocoon.

Director: Curt Geda | Stars: Frank Welker, Mindy Cohn, Grey Griffin, Matthew Lillard

Votes: 702

99. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–2013)
Episode: Secret of the Ghost Rig (2010)

TV-Y7-FV | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A mysterious GHOST TRUCKER is terrorizing Crystal Cove. Add to that all the doorknobs have begun to disappear from around town, someone has hidden a priceless diamond.

Director: Victor Cook | Stars: Frank Welker, Mindy Cohn, Grey Griffin, Matthew Lillard

Votes: 566

100. Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (2010–2013)
Episode: The Creeping Creatures (2010)

TV-Y7 | 24 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The gang heads to nearby Gatorsburg, where they're terrorized by Gatorpeople.

Directors: Curt Geda, Victor Cook | Stars: Frank Welker, Mindy Cohn, Grey Griffin, Matthew Lillard

Votes: 620