13 British Detective Films
13 titles
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MarylandMovie · 2022 · 25mTwo women named Mary, both recently assaulted by the same man, connect at the police station and navigate the difficult world faced by assault victims, with guidance from a police constable and his colleague. Throughout the story, the Furies – a chorus of murdered women visible and audible only to the audience – comment on the unfolding events. Moments of wit and humor provide relief from the serious subject matter.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.0 - 2
Welcome to the PunchMovie · 2013 · 99m · Action, Adventure, CrimeDetective Max Lewinsky gets a final opportunity to bring down Jacob Sternwood, a notorious criminal, when Sternwood is compelled to return to London.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 3
An Inspector CallsMovie · 2015 · 88m · Drama, Crime, ThrillerIn Northern England, 1912, a lavish family dinner is abruptly shattered by Inspector Goole's unsettling announcement: a young woman has died by suicide. He then proceeds to question each guest individually, simply asking if they knew the deceased.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 4
The Thursday Murder ClubMovie · 2025 · 118m · Comedy, Mystery, CrimeA team of retired detectives, dedicated to solving unsolved crimes, find themselves caught up in a current murder investigation in this lighthearted crime story.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 5
Midsomer Murders Holiday Pop-Up CollectibleMovie · 2019 · 93mDetective Sergeant Charlie Nelson joins DCI Barnaby in Midsomer as his new partner. Their first case centers on a stabbing that occurs during a ghost-hunting event at Morton Shallows manor. Barnaby and Nelson then investigate the underlying reasons for the villagers’ interest in the supernatural. - 6
The Long ShadowMovie · 2023 · 10mA podcast listener's simple trip to the store for toilet paper spirals into terror in this single-shot comedy horror short. - 7
The Limehouse GolemMovie · 2016 · 109m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA wave of murders has terrified the town, leading many to believe a legendary creature from ancient folklore – the mythical Golem – is the culprit.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 8
ReganMovie · 1974 · 77mA gritty and uncompromising drama, *The Sweeney* was a major television success of the 1970s. Starring John Thaw as Detective Inspector Jack Regan and Dennis Waterman as his devoted partner, Detective Sergeant Carter, the series was an instant critical and popular hit, spawning four seasons and two films. Jack Regan is a dedicated officer, but his old-fashioned methods clash with Scotland Yard's desire for a modern image. When a fellow policeman is murdered, Regan bends the rules to hunt down the killer, only to discover that some within his own squad are willing to destroy him.IMDb 7.9TMDB 9.0 - 9In Plain SightMovie · 1977 · 3mThis inventive film blends animation and live-action, offering entertainment for children alongside thought-provoking themes for adults. It explores the contrasts between life and art, and real and artificial perceptions of time.
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HinterlandMovie · 2015 · 78mHarvey learns Lola is returning from years abroad and invites her to a weekend at the seaside cottage where they shared their youth. The story follows the rekindling of their old friendship in a changed world.IMDb 7.3 - 11
Agatha Raisin: Kissing Christmas GoodbyeMovie · 2021 · 90mAgatha is looking forward to a relaxing Christmas break, but her plans change when she receives a letter from an elderly woman in need of help. Unable to ignore the plea, Agatha steps in to offer protection.IMDb 6.7 - 12
The Interrogation of Tony MartinMovie · 2018 · 48mIn Norfolk, England, 1999, farmer Tony Martin is questioned by police over three days after the violent death of Fred Barras, a teenage burglar. Barras had broken into Martin's property, Bleak House, in Emneth Hungate with another intruder, Brendon Fearon, on the evening of August 20th that year.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2 - 13
The Spy Who Went Into the ColdMovie · 2013 · 72mThis documentary explores the life of Kim Philby, a British intelligence officer working for MI6. Secretly, he was a spy who ultimately defected to the Soviet Union.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5
