What2Watch AIMystery movies: 10 top-rated picks
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Last updated October 24, 2026
Whodunits and puzzles. The top picks are Se7en, Rear Window, Oldboy. The 10 films below rank highest on TMDB among titles with thousands of votes, so each one has a large audience behind its score. Streaming availability is for the US as of October 24, 2026.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Se7en (1995) | Crime, Mystery, Thriller | 127 min | 8.4/10 | Paramount+ |
| Rear Window (1954) | Thriller, Mystery, Drama | 113 min | 8.3/10 | TCM |
| Oldboy (2003) | Thriller, Mystery | 120 min | 8.2/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| The Prestige (2006) | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction | 131 min | 8.2/10 | Netflix |
| Shutter Island (2010) | Drama, Thriller, Mystery | 138 min | 8.2/10 | Paramount+ |
| Memento (2000) | Mystery, Thriller | 113 min | 8.2/10 | Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock |
| Vertigo (1958) | Mystery, Romance, Thriller | 128 min | 8.1/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Incendies (2010) | Drama, War, Mystery | 131 min | 8.1/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| The Invisible Guest (2017) | Drama, Mystery, Thriller | 107 min | 8.1/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) | Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure | 149 min | 8.0/10 | HBO Max |
Se7en
1995 · Crime, Mystery, Thriller · 127 min · TMDB 8.4/10
Rated 8.4/10 by 24,058 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next.
US streaming: Paramount+
Rear Window
1954 · Thriller, Mystery, Drama · 113 min · TMDB 8.3/10
Rated 8.3/10 by 7,440 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: A wheelchair-bound photographer spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced one of them has committed murder.
US streaming: TCM
Oldboy
2003 · Thriller, Mystery · 120 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Rated 8.2/10 by 10,327 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
The Prestige
2006 · Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction · 131 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Rated 8.2/10 by 18,336 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.
US streaming: Netflix
Shutter Island
2010 · Drama, Thriller, Mystery · 138 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Rated 8.2/10 by 26,663 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: World War II soldier-turned-U.S.
US streaming: Paramount+
Memento
2000 · Mystery, Thriller · 113 min · TMDB 8.2/10
Rated 8.2/10 by 16,945 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Leonard Shelby is tracking down the man who raped and murdered his wife.
US streaming: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock
Vertigo
1958 · Mystery, Romance, Thriller · 128 min · TMDB 8.1/10
Rated 8.1/10 by 6,576 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: A retired San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Incendies
2010 · Drama, War, Mystery · 131 min · TMDB 8.1/10
Rated 8.1/10 by 3,529 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
The Invisible Guest
2017 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller · 107 min · TMDB 8.1/10
Rated 8.1/10 by 5,177 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Barcelona, Spain.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
2001: A Space Odyssey
1968 · Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 149 min · TMDB 8.0/10
Rated 8.0/10 by 13,076 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.
US streaming: HBO Max
Questions
What are the best mystery movies?
By TMDB rating among well-voted films, the top three are Se7en, Rear Window, Oldboy.
How was this ranked?
By TMDB average rating, only counting films with a large number of votes, so a handful of fans cannot push a title up.
Where can I watch them?
Each film's US subscription services are in the table. Some are only for rent or purchase.
Is the list current?
Streaming data is from October 24, 2026. Catalogs change often.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.